You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 48420 (Clio, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48420 · 9 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
9 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: NW (318°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (318°), 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 48420
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ABC | WJRT-TV Flint, MI · Full Power | 18.4 mi | W (281°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | CBS | WNEM-TV Bay City, MI · Full Power | 21.4 mi | NNW (340°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | NBC | WEYI-TV Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 2.8 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 66 | FOX | WSMH Flint, MI · Full Power | 19.2 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | PBS | WDCQ-TV Bad Axe, MI · Full Power | 25.2 mi | N (5°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | CW | WBSF Bay City, MI · Full Power | 2.8 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | Independent | WAQP Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 18.0 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXON-LD Flint, MI · Low Power | 1.1 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35DQ-D Midland, MI · Low Power | 3.6 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFFC-LD Midland, MI · Low Power | 18.5 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | ABC | WLAJ Lansing, MI · Full Power | 48.1 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | WXYZ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 54.0 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | CBS | WLNS-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 48.1 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WDIV-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 54.3 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | FOX | WJBK Detroit, MI · Full Power | 55.4 mi | SSE (153°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WMYD Detroit, MI · Full Power | 57.2 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WKNX-LD Bay City, MI · Low Power | 21.6 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | CBS | WWJ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 57.2 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WILX-TV Onondaga, MI · Full Power | 67.4 mi | SW (221°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | PBS | WKAR-TV East Lansing, MI · Full Power | 48.9 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | PBS | WTVS Detroit, MI · Full Power | 57.2 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | CW | WKBD-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 51.9 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | ION | WPXD-TV Ann Arbor, MI · Full Power | 51.9 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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