You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 48117 (Carleton, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48117 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: NE (44°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (44°), 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 48117
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 25.4 mi | S (180°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 26.1 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | FOX | WJBK Detroit, MI · Full Power | 30.1 mi | NNE (19°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WMYD Detroit, MI · Full Power | 30.0 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | WXYZ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 30.2 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 62 | CBS | WWJ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 30.0 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | NBC | WNWO-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 26.6 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | WDIV-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 31.7 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | FOX | WUPW Toledo, OH · Full Power | 27.3 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | PBS | WGTE-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 27.2 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | PBS | WTVS Detroit, MI · Full Power | 30.0 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | CW | WKBD-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 30.4 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | ION | WPXD-TV Ann Arbor, MI · Full Power | 30.4 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLMB Toledo, OH · Full Power | 37.7 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | Independent | WADL Mount Clemens, MI · Full Power | 43.9 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | Local / LPTV | WMNT-CD Toledo, OH · Class A | 28.1 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUDT-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 30.0 mi | NNE (24°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | ABC | WLAJ Lansing, MI · Full Power | 66.2 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | WLNS-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 66.2 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WILX-TV Onondaga, MI · Full Power | 65.3 mi | WNW (295°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDTJ-LD Toledo, OH · Low Power | 28.3 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHPS-CD Detroit, MI · Class A | 28.9 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | Local / LPTV | WHNE-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 30.0 mi | NNE (24°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUDL-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 30.0 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDWO-CD Detroit, MI · Class A | 30.4 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | TBN | WGGN-TV Sandusky, OH · Full Power | 83.7 mi | SE (143°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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