TV Channels in North Branch, MI
ZIP Code: 48461 • Coordinates: 43.1937°N, 83.2062°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-32 dBm · WBSF
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 288° WNW
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
WJRT-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Bounce TV Ch. 12-6
Catchy Comedy Ch. 12-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 12-5
Me-TV Ch. 12-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 12-7
Start TV Ch. 12-4
NBC
WSMH
Ch. 66-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 66-1
Antenna TV Ch. 46-3
Comet TV Ch. 66-3
CBS
WNEM-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-36 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 05-5
ION Ch. 05-4
MyN Ch. 05-2
365BLK Ch. 05-6
COZI TV Ch. 05-3
FOX
WSMH
Ch. 66-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 66-2
Antenna TV Ch. 46-3
Comet TV Ch. 66-3
PBS
WDCQ-TV
Ch. 19-1 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 19-3
Michigan Learning Ch. 19-5
PBS Kids Local Ch. 19-4
World Channel Ch. 19-2
CW
WEYI-TV
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-35 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 46-2
Quest Ch. 25-3
ROAR Ch. 25-1
The Nest Ch. 25-2
MyN
WNEM-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-36 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 05-1
Court TV Ch. 05-5
ION Ch. 05-4
365BLK Ch. 05-6
COZI TV Ch. 05-3
ION
WNEM-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-36 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 05-1
Court TV Ch. 05-5
MyN Ch. 05-2
365BLK Ch. 05-6
COZI TV Ch. 05-3
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 | WBSF BAY CITY, MI | 66-20 nan | GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1 | -32 dBm | Excellent | 274° W |
| #2 | WEYI-TV SAGINAW, MI | 46-1 720p | CWCharge!Quest +2 | -35 dBm | Excellent | 274° W |
| #3 | WNEM-TV BAY CITY, MI | 05-1 1080i | CBSCourt TVION +3 | -36 dBm | Excellent | 301° WNW |
| #4 | WNEM-TV BAY CITY, MI | 05-1 1080i | CBSCourt TVION +3 | -36 dBm | Excellent | 301° WNW |
| #5 | WNEM-TV BAY CITY, MI | 05-1 1080i | CBSCourt TVION +3 | -36 dBm | Excellent | 301° WNW |
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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 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 14°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in North Branch
North Branch, Michigan (48461) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBSF at -32 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