You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 49663 (Manton, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 49663 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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: ENE (77°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (77°), 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 49663
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | CBS | WWTV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 20.0 mi | S (173°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | WPBN-TV Traverse City, MI · Full Power | 27.5 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | FOX | WFQX-TV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 20.0 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | PBS | WCMV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 27.5 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14FD-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 13.2 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | WMNN-LD Lake City, MI · Low Power | 13.2 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FI-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 13.2 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | ABC | WGTU Traverse City, MI · Full Power | 27.5 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15DF-D Houghton Lake, MI · Low Power | 20.0 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19EZ-D Houghton Lake, MI · Low Power | 20.0 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EB-D Cadillac, MI · Low Power | 20.5 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DN-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 27.3 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DU-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 27.3 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | PBS | WCMU-TV Mount Pleasant, MI · Full Power | 47.3 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXII-LD Cedar, MI · Low Power | 26.9 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FH-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 27.6 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Manton, MI Free TV Channels (0.9 mi from ZIP 49663 center) · Browse all Michigan cities & ZIPs.
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