TV Channels in Zcta 48186, MI
ZIP Code: 48186 • Coordinates: 42.2938°N, 83.3707°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-27 dBm · WXYZ-TV
Recommended antenna
Directional 38° NE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 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
WXYZ-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-27 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 07-4
Laff Ch. 07-3
Bounce TV Ch. 07-2
HSN Ch. 20-4
Independent Ch. 20-1
Shop LC Ch. 07-5
NBC
WNWO-TV
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-40 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 24-2
Comet TV Ch. 24-3
ROAR Ch. 24-4
The Nest Ch. 24-5
CBS
WWJ-TV
Ch. 62-1 · 1080i
-33 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 62-4
Dabl Ch. 62-3
Start TV Ch. 62-2
Story Television Ch. 62-5
FOX
WJBK
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-40 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 02-3
Catchy Comedy Ch. 02-5
FOX Weather Ch. 02-6
ION Mystery Ch. 20-3
Movies! Ch. 02-2
West Ch. 02-4
PBS
WTVS
Ch. 56-1 · 1080i
-34 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
-44 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
-60 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
WTVG
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-44 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 13-1
CW Ch. 13-2
365BLK Ch. 13-4
Dabl Ch. 13-6
Me-TV Ch. 13-3
WeatherNation Ch. 13-7
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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WXYZ-TV DETROIT, MI | 07-1 720p | ABCCourt TVLaff +4 | -27 dBm | Excellent | 27° NNE |
| #2 | WMYD | 31 | Other | -30 dBm | Excellent | 43° NE |
| #3 | WWJ-TV DETROIT, MI | 62-1 1080i | CBS365BLKDabl +2 | -33 dBm | Excellent | 43° NE |
| #4 | WTVS DETROIT, MI | 56-1 1080i | PBSCreateMichigan Learning +2 | -34 dBm | Excellent | 43° NE |
| #5 | WHNE-LD DETROIT, MI | 03-04 480p | ACE TVAWE PlusBark TV +11 | -37 dBm | Excellent | 43° NE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 11°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Zcta 48186
Zcta 48186, Michigan (48186) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WXYZ-TV at -27 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