You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 48831 (Ovid, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48831 · 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: ESE (116°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (116°), 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 48831
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 | 18.3 mi | ENE (60°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 53 | ABC | WLAJ Lansing, MI · Full Power | 28.2 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | CBS | WLNS-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 28.2 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 66 | FOX | WSMH Flint, MI · Full Power | 17.4 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | Independent | WAQP Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 18.2 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | CBS | WNEM-TV Bay City, MI · Full Power | 37.1 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEYI-TV Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 33.9 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | WILX-TV Onondaga, MI · Full Power | 46.3 mi | SSW (193°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | FOX | WSYM-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 45.7 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | PBS | WKAR-TV East Lansing, MI · Full Power | 27.3 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | CW | WBSF Bay City, MI · Full Power | 33.9 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | PBS | WDCQ-TV Bad Axe, MI · Full Power | 47.2 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLNM-LD Lansing, MI · Low Power | 27.3 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | ABC | WOTV Battle Creek, MI · Full Power | 66.4 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WWMT Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 67.2 mi | WSW (242°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | CBS | WWTV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 86.7 mi | NNW (326°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | NBC | WOOD-TV Grand Rapids, MI · Full Power | 64.1 mi | WSW (244°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | PBS | WCMU-TV Mount Pleasant, MI · Full Power | 61.9 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 64 | Independent | WLLA Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 66.2 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26GQ-D Lansing, MI · Low Power | 17.7 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFFC-LD Midland, MI · Low Power | 30.5 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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