You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 48855 (Howell, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48855 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 16 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: E (82°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (82°), 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 48855
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | ABC | WLAJ Lansing, MI · Full Power | 24.3 mi | W (271°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | CBS | WLNS-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 24.3 mi | W (271°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | WXYZ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 36.0 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | ABC | WJRT-TV Flint, MI · Full Power | 38.8 mi | NNW (348°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 62 | CBS | WWJ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 40.2 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | WDIV-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 37.8 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEYI-TV Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 38.1 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | WILX-TV Onondaga, MI · Full Power | 38.1 mi | WSW (245°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | FOX | WJBK Detroit, MI · Full Power | 38.0 mi | ESE (114°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 66 | FOX | WSMH Flint, MI · Full Power | 38.7 mi | NNW (347°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | PBS | WKAR-TV East Lansing, MI · Full Power | 26.2 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | PBS | WTVS Detroit, MI · Full Power | 40.2 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | CW | WKBD-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 32.7 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WMYD Detroit, MI · Full Power | 40.2 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | ION | WPXD-TV Ann Arbor, MI · Full Power | 32.7 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | Independent | WAQP Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 38.2 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | WNEM-TV Bay City, MI · Full Power | 54.6 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | FOX | WSYM-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 41.1 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | CW | WBSF Bay City, MI · Full Power | 38.1 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 73.3 mi | SSE (160°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 74.5 mi | SSE (159°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | PBS | WDCQ-TV Bad Axe, MI · Full Power | 60.7 mi | NNE (11°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | Independent | WADL Mount Clemens, MI · Full Power | 52.1 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLNM-LD Lansing, MI · Low Power | 26.2 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDWO-CD Detroit, MI · Class A | 32.7 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUDT-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 40.2 mi | ESE (113°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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