You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 48656 (West Branch, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48656 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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 (298°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (298°), 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 48656
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | ABC | WGTU Traverse City, MI · Full Power | 40.4 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | CBS | WWTV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 46.1 mi | WSW (251°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | WPBN-TV Traverse City, MI · Full Power | 40.4 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | PBS | WCMV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 40.4 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | FOX | WFQX-TV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 46.1 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | WBKB-TV Alpena, MI · Full Power | 52.1 mi | ENE (62°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WNEM-TV Bay City, MI · Full Power | 68.4 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | PBS | WCMU-TV Mount Pleasant, MI · Full Power | 55.9 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | PBS | WCML Alpena, MI · Full Power | 56.1 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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