You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 48461 (North Branch, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48461 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: WNW (288°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (288°), 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 48461
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | NBC | WEYI-TV Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 26.0 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | ABC | WJRT-TV Flint, MI · Full Power | 43.0 mi | W (274°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | WNEM-TV Bay City, MI · Full Power | 37.3 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | PBS | WDCQ-TV Bad Axe, MI · Full Power | 33.2 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | CW | WBSF Bay City, MI · Full Power | 26.0 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | WXYZ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 50.0 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | CBS | WWJ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 51.6 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WDIV-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 49.1 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 66 | FOX | WSMH Flint, MI · Full Power | 43.9 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | FOX | WJBK Detroit, MI · Full Power | 50.7 mi | S (180°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | PBS | WTVS Detroit, MI · Full Power | 51.6 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WMYD Detroit, MI · Full Power | 51.6 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | Independent | WAQP Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 42.7 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | ABC | WLAJ Lansing, MI · Full Power | 68.7 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | WLNS-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 68.7 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | CW | WKBD-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 49.4 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | ION | WPXD-TV Ann Arbor, MI · Full Power | 49.4 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | Independent | WADL Mount Clemens, MI · Full Power | 47.0 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXON-LD Flint, MI · Low Power | 24.0 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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