You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 48642 (Midland, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48642 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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: SE (146°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (146°), 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 48642
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | CBS | WNEM-TV Bay City, MI · Full Power | 25.3 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | ABC | WJRT-TV Flint, MI · Full Power | 33.8 mi | SSE (165°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEYI-TV Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 42.3 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 66 | FOX | WSMH Flint, MI · Full Power | 33.9 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | PBS | WDCQ-TV Bad Axe, MI · Full Power | 30.8 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | CW | WBSF Bay City, MI · Full Power | 42.3 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | Independent | WAQP Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 34.4 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27ET-D Saginaw, MI · Low Power | 18.5 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FF-D Grand Rapids, MI · Low Power | 18.5 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | CBS | WWTV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 62.7 mi | WNW (299°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | PBS | WCMU-TV Mount Pleasant, MI · Full Power | 48.9 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WKNX-LD Bay City, MI · Low Power | 25.2 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | ABC | WLAJ Lansing, MI · Full Power | 70.4 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | WLNS-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 70.4 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | FOX | WFQX-TV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 62.7 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFFC-LD Midland, MI · Low Power | 26.5 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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