You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 49686 (Traverse, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 49686 · 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: S (169°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (169°), 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 49686
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 | 24.3 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | CBS | WWTV Cadillac, MI · Translator | 9.2 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | WPBN-TV Traverse City, MI · Translator | 8.6 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | PBS | WCMV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 24.3 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23FL-D Traverse City, MI · Translator | 9.2 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXII-LD Cedar, MI · Low Power | 9.3 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FH-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 11.0 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DN-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 9.2 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DU-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 9.2 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | FOX | WFUP Vanderbilt, MI · Full Power | 44.6 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | FOX | WFQX-TV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 50.2 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
Closest city guide: Traverse, MI Free TV Channels (7.2 mi from ZIP 49686 center) · Browse all Michigan cities & ZIPs.
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