ZIP 48632 43.8504° N  85.0228° W

TV Channels in Lake, MI

ZIP Code: 48632 • Coordinates: 43.8504°N, 85.0228°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-27 dBm · WCMU-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 13 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 226° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 25 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
WZZM
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-54 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 13-5
Outlaw Ch. 13-6
QVC Ch. 13-7
Quest Ch. 13-4
Start TV Ch. 13-9
True Crime Network Ch. 13-3
Weather Ch. 13-2
NBC
WSMH
Ch. 66-1 · 720p
-54 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
-56 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
-54 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 66-2
Antenna TV Ch. 46-3
Comet TV Ch. 66-3
PBS
WCMU-TV
Ch. 14-1 · 1080i
-27 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 14-3
First Nations Experience Ch. 14-5
Michigan Learning Ch. 14-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 14-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
WNEM-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-56 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
-56 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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Coverage Map

Select a network to see coverage area and towers near Lake, 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
WCMU-TV
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI
 14-1 1080i
PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2
-27 dBm Excellent 234° SW
#2
WAQP
SAGINAW, MI
 49-06 480i (w)
GritLaffBiz TV +8
-52 dBm Good 131° SE
#3
WZZM
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
 13-1 720p
ABC365BLKOutlaw +5
-54 dBm Good 230° SW
#4
WSMH
FLINT, MI
 66-1 720p
FOXNBCAntenna TV +1
-54 dBm Good 132° SE
#5
WSMH
FLINT, MI
 66-1 720p
FOXNBCAntenna TV +1
-54 dBm Good 132° SE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 13 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 226° · SW · Spread 95°

Towers spread 95° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 25 dB
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About TV Reception in Lake

Lake, Michigan (48632) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCMU-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