You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 48770 (Tawas, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48770 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: NNE (25°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (25°), 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 48770
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | CBS | WBKB-TV Alpena, MI · Full Power | 34.3 mi | NNE (25°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | WNEM-TV Bay City, MI · Full Power | 54.0 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | PBS | WDCQ-TV Bad Axe, MI · Full Power | 49.6 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | ABC | WJRT-TV Flint, MI · Full Power | 71.6 mi | S (190°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | CBS | WWTV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 76.1 mi | W (265°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEYI-TV Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 71.6 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | PBS | WCML Alpena, MI · Full Power | 63.6 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | CW | WBSF Bay City, MI · Full Power | 71.6 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | Independent | WAQP Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 72.1 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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