You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 49746 (Alpena, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 49746 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: W (264°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (264°), 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 49746
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | PBS | WCML Alpena, MI · Full Power | 11.5 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | WBKB-TV Alpena, MI · Full Power | 32.5 mi | SE (140°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | FOX | WFUP Vanderbilt, MI · Full Power | 39.7 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | ABC | WGTU Traverse City, MI · Full Power | 58.9 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | ABC | WGTQ Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Full Power | 68.8 mi | N (354°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | WWUP-TV Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Full Power | 69.3 mi | N (354°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WTOM-TV Cheboygan, MI · Full Power | 44.8 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | WPBN-TV Traverse City, MI · Full Power | 58.9 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | WCMV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 58.9 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20DT-D Vanderbilt, MI · Low Power | 39.7 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22EL-D Vanderbilt, MI · Low Power | 39.7 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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