You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 49040 (Colon, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 49040 · 2 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: NNW (340°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (340°), 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 49040
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | PBS | WGVK Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 29.1 mi | NW (324°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25GE-D Kalamazoo, MI · Translator | 11.3 mi | N (356°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 41 | ABC | WOTV Battle Creek, MI · Full Power | 42.5 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WWMT Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 47.3 mi | NNW (347°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | CBS | WSBT-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 52.0 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WILX-TV Onondaga, MI · Full Power | 50.6 mi | NE (49°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | NBC | WOOD-TV Grand Rapids, MI · Full Power | 50.8 mi | N (349°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | NBC | WNDU-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 52.2 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | FOX | WXMI Grand Rapids, MI · Full Power | 51.0 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | WSJV Elkhart, IN · Full Power | 52.0 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 64 | Independent | WLLA Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 41.9 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 63 | Independent | WINM Angola, IN · Full Power | 44.4 mi | SE (143°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | Independent | WHME-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 50.2 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | ABC | WLAJ Lansing, MI · Full Power | 69.5 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CBS | WANE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 60.7 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | WLNS-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 69.5 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | WSYM-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 48.8 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | PBS | WNIT South Bend, IN · Full Power | 50.8 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | PBS | WGVU-TV Grand Rapids, MI · Full Power | 74.6 mi | NNW (337°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | CW | WISE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 60.1 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | ION | WZPX-TV Battle Creek, MI · Full Power | 42.5 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | Abc, Nbc | WPTA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 60.1 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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