You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 49668 (Manton, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 49668 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 10 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: ESE (112°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (112°), 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 49668
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 | 25.9 mi | SE (135°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | WPBN-TV Traverse City, MI · Translator | 8.7 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | FOX | WFQX-TV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 25.9 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | ABC | WGTU Traverse City, MI · Full Power | 39.7 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | PBS | WCMV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 39.7 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14FD-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 22.5 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | WMNN-LD Lake City, MI · Low Power | 22.5 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FI-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 22.5 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DN-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 24.8 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DU-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 24.8 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | PBS | WCMW Manistee, MI · Full Power | 38.5 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FH-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 24.0 mi | N (360°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15DF-D Houghton Lake, MI · Low Power | 25.9 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19EZ-D Houghton Lake, MI · Low Power | 25.9 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EB-D Cadillac, MI · Low Power | 27.4 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WZZM Grand Rapids, MI · Full Power | 76.1 mi | S (188°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | PBS | WCMU-TV Mount Pleasant, MI · Full Power | 51.4 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXII-LD Cedar, MI · Low Power | 24.5 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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