You can get 29 free channels in ZIP 48116 (Brighton, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48116 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 11 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: E (91°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (91°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 48116
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ABC | WXYZ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 27.2 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | ION | WPXD-TV Ann Arbor, MI · Full Power | 23.9 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 53 | ABC | WLAJ Lansing, MI · Full Power | 32.8 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 62 | CBS | WWJ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 31.2 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | WLNS-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 32.8 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | WDIV-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 29.4 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | WILX-TV Onondaga, MI · Full Power | 40.6 mi | W (264°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | FOX | WJBK Detroit, MI · Full Power | 29.1 mi | E (96°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | PBS | WTVS Detroit, MI · Full Power | 31.2 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | CW | WKBD-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 23.9 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WMYD Detroit, MI · Full Power | 31.2 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | ABC | WJRT-TV Flint, MI · Full Power | 52.0 mi | NNW (344°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 59.9 mi | SSE (162°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 61.1 mi | SSE (160°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | NBC | WEYI-TV Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 49.2 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | FOX | WSYM-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 44.4 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 66 | FOX | WSMH Flint, MI · Full Power | 51.9 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | PBS | WKAR-TV East Lansing, MI · Full Power | 34.9 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | Independent | WADL Mount Clemens, MI · Full Power | 45.6 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | Independent | WAQP Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 51.4 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDWO-CD Detroit, MI · Class A | 23.9 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUDT-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 31.2 mi | E (97°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | WNEM-TV Bay City, MI · Full Power | 66.7 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | NBC | WNWO-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 61.9 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | FOX | WUPW Toledo, OH · Full Power | 61.2 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | CW | WBSF Bay City, MI · Full Power | 49.2 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLMB Toledo, OH · Full Power | 54.0 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | Local / LPTV | WHNE-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 31.2 mi | E (97°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUDL-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 31.2 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Brighton, MI Free TV Channels (1.7 mi from ZIP 48116 center) · Browse all Michigan cities & ZIPs.
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