ZIP 48221 42.4272° N  83.1495° W

TV Channels in Detroit, MI

ZIP Code: 48221 • Coordinates: 42.4272°N, 83.1495°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-8 dBm · WMYD
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Attenuator 318° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

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
-18 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
-42 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
-11 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
-20 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
-11 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
WKBD-TV
Ch. 50-1 · 1080i
-27 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 50-3
Comet TV Ch. 50-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 50-7
Nosey Ch. 50-5
QVC Ch. 50-6
ROAR Ch. 50-4
MyN
WADL
Ch. 38-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
CBN News Ch. 38-2
HSN Ch. 38-7
Jewelry TV Ch. 38-5
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 38-4
Quest Ch. 38-3
The Word Network Ch. 38-8
True Crime Network Ch. 38-6
ION
WPXD-TV
Ch. 31-3 · 480i (w)
-25 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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Coverage Map

Select a network to see coverage area and towers near Detroit, MI.
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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WMYD
 31 Other -8 dBm Excellent 320° NW
#2
WTVS
DETROIT, MI
 56-1 1080i
PBSCreateMichigan Learning +2
-11 dBm Excellent 320° NW
#3
WWJ-TV
DETROIT, MI
 62-1 1080i
CBS365BLKDabl +2
-11 dBm Excellent 320° NW
#4
WHNE-LD
DETROIT, MI
 03-04 480p
ACE TVAWE PlusBark TV +11
-14 dBm Excellent 320° NW
#5
WXYZ-TV
DETROIT, MI
 07-1 720p
ABCCourt TVLaff +4
-18 dBm Excellent 300° WNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Attenuator

Signal is extremely strong (-8 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in Detroit

Detroit, Michigan (48221) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WMYD at -8 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