TV Channels in Manchester, MI
ZIP Code: 48158 • Coordinates: 42.1557°N, 84.0292°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-36 dBm · WLAJ
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 8° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
WLAJ
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 06-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
NBC
WDIV-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 20-2
COZI TV Ch. 04-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 04-2
Me-TV Ch. 04-3
CBS
WLNS-TV
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 53-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
FOX
WSYM-TV
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-37 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 47-5
Grit Ch. 47-4
MyN Ch. 47-2
Bounce TV Ch. 47-3
Busted Ch. 47-7
ION Mystery Ch. 47-6
PBS
WTVS
Ch. 56-1 · 1080i
-39 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 56-3
Michigan Learning Ch. 56-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 56-2
World Channel Ch. 56-4
CW
WTVG
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-42 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 13-1
ION Ch. 13-5
365BLK Ch. 13-4
Dabl Ch. 13-6
Me-TV Ch. 13-3
WeatherNation Ch. 13-7
MyN
WSYM-TV
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-37 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 47-1
Court TV Ch. 47-5
Grit Ch. 47-4
Bounce TV Ch. 47-3
Busted Ch. 47-7
ION Mystery Ch. 47-6
ION
WPXD-TV
Ch. 31-3 · 480i (w)
-41 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 31-3
Busted Ch. 31-5
Defy TV Ch. 31-4
GET Ch. 31-6
Game Show Central Ch. 31-7
HSN Ch. 31-8
HSN2 Ch. 31-9
ION Plus Ch. 31-2
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WLAJ LANSING, MI | 53-1 720p | ABCCBSCW+ | -36 dBm | Excellent | 334° NNW |
| #2 | WLAJ LANSING, MI | 53-1 720p | ABCCBSCW+ | -36 dBm | Excellent | 334° NNW |
| #3 | WXYZ-TV DETROIT, MI | 07-1 720p | ABCCourt TVLaff +4 | -36 dBm | Excellent | 61° ENE |
| #4 | WLNS-TV | 14 | Other | -36 dBm | Excellent | 334° NNW |
| #5 | WMYD | 31 | Other | -36 dBm | Excellent | 65° ENE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 57° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Manchester
Manchester, Michigan (48158) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WLAJ at -36 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely