You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 48871 (Carson, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48871 · 0 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 (128°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (128°), 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 48871
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 | 31.4 mi | E (81°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | ABC | WLAJ Lansing, MI · Full Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | WLNS-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | WILX-TV Onondaga, MI · Full Power | 49.6 mi | S (174°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 66 | FOX | WSMH Flint, MI · Full Power | 30.5 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | FOX | WSYM-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 47.6 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | PBS | WKAR-TV East Lansing, MI · Full Power | 34.1 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | CW | WBSF Bay City, MI · Full Power | 48.2 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | Independent | WAQP Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 31.6 mi | E (82°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | WNEM-TV Bay City, MI · Full Power | 47.1 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WWMT Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 56.8 mi | SW (231°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | NBC | WEYI-TV Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 48.2 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | NBC | WOOD-TV Grand Rapids, MI · Full Power | 53.3 mi | SW (233°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | PBS | WCMU-TV Mount Pleasant, MI · Full Power | 49.2 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | ABC | WOTV Battle Creek, MI · Full Power | 57.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WZZM Grand Rapids, MI · Full Power | 63.2 mi | W (280°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | CBS | WWTV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 75.5 mi | NNW (334°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | FOX | WXMI Grand Rapids, MI · Full Power | 54.2 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | PBS | WDCQ-TV Bad Axe, MI · Full Power | 57.5 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | PBS | WGVU-TV Grand Rapids, MI · Full Power | 63.2 mi | WSW (258°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | ION | WZPX-TV Battle Creek, MI · Full Power | 57.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 64 | Independent | WLLA Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 57.0 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLNM-LD Lansing, MI · Low Power | 34.1 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FF-D Grand Rapids, MI · Low Power | 35.4 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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