You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 48473 (Swartz Creek, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48473 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: NNW (334°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (334°), 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 48473
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 | 23.6 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | NBC | WEYI-TV Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 20.0 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 66 | FOX | WSMH Flint, MI · Full Power | 23.7 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | CW | WBSF Bay City, MI · Full Power | 20.0 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | Independent | WAQP Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 22.9 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 53 | ABC | WLAJ Lansing, MI · Full Power | 33.0 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | WXYZ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 43.3 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | WLNS-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 33.0 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | WNEM-TV Bay City, MI · Full Power | 36.9 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | FOX | WJBK Detroit, MI · Full Power | 45.1 mi | SE (137°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35DQ-D Midland, MI · Low Power | 17.7 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXON-LD Flint, MI · Low Power | 17.8 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 62 | CBS | WWJ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 47.1 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WDIV-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 44.3 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WILX-TV Onondaga, MI · Full Power | 51.3 mi | SW (228°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | PBS | WKAR-TV East Lansing, MI · Full Power | 34.2 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | PBS | WDCQ-TV Bad Axe, MI · Full Power | 42.6 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | PBS | WTVS Detroit, MI · Full Power | 47.1 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | CW | WKBD-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 40.6 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WMYD Detroit, MI · Full Power | 47.1 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | ION | WPXD-TV Ann Arbor, MI · Full Power | 40.6 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | FOX | WSYM-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 53.2 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | Independent | WADL Mount Clemens, MI · Full Power | 54.2 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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