You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 48386 (Orchard Lake, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48386 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: SE (141°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (141°), 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 48386
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 | 17.6 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 62 | CBS | WWJ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 21.4 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | NBC | WDIV-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 18.6 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | FOX | WJBK Detroit, MI · Full Power | 19.3 mi | SE (135°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 56 | PBS | WTVS Detroit, MI · Full Power | 21.4 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 50 | CW | WKBD-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 14.9 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WMYD Detroit, MI · Full Power | 21.4 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | ION | WPXD-TV Ann Arbor, MI · Full Power | 14.9 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 53 | ABC | WLAJ Lansing, MI · Full Power | 45.6 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | ABC | WJRT-TV Flint, MI · Full Power | 49.1 mi | NW (324°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | WLNS-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 45.6 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEYI-TV Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 40.4 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | Independent | WADL Mount Clemens, MI · Full Power | 31.0 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDWO-CD Detroit, MI · Class A | 14.9 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | Local / LPTV | WHNE-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 21.4 mi | SE (133°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUDT-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 21.4 mi | SE (133°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUDL-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 21.4 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | WILX-TV Onondaga, MI · Full Power | 57.6 mi | WSW (255°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 66 | FOX | WSMH Flint, MI · Full Power | 49.3 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | CW | WBSF Bay City, MI · Full Power | 40.4 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | Independent | WAQP Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 48.5 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 67.6 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WNEM-TV Bay City, MI · Full Power | 58.9 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 68.4 mi | S (176°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | PBS | WKAR-TV East Lansing, MI · Full Power | 47.5 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | PBS | WDCQ-TV Bad Axe, MI · Full Power | 61.6 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Orchard Lake, MI Free TV Channels (7.4 mi from ZIP 48386 center) · Browse all Michigan cities & ZIPs.
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