You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 49646 (Kalkaska, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 49646 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: WNW (302°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (302°), 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 49646
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | ABC | WGTU Traverse City, MI · Full Power | 2.5 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | WPBN-TV Traverse City, MI · Full Power | 2.5 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | PBS | WCMV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 2.5 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | CBS | WWTV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 43.0 mi | SSW (201°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | FOX | WFUP Vanderbilt, MI · Full Power | 34.1 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | FOX | WFQX-TV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 43.0 mi | SSW (201°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | PBS | WCML Alpena, MI · Full Power | 51.6 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXII-LD Cedar, MI · Low Power | 31.6 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DN-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 31.8 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23FL-D Traverse City, MI · Translator | 31.8 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DU-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 31.8 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FH-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 33.5 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14FD-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 35.9 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | WMNN-LD Lake City, MI · Low Power | 35.9 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FI-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 35.9 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Kalkaska, MI Free TV Channels (7.3 mi from ZIP 49646 center) · Browse all Michigan cities & ZIPs.
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