ZIP 48705 44.6958° N  83.6565° W

TV Channels in Barton City, MI

ZIP Code: 48705 • Coordinates: 44.6958°N, 83.6565°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-51 dBm · WBKB-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 10 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 86° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 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
WBKB-TV
Ch. 11-3 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-1
FOX Ch. 11-4
NBC Ch. 11-2
MyN Ch. 11-4
NBC
WBKB-TV
Ch. 11-3 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-3
CBS Ch. 11-1
FOX Ch. 11-4
MyN Ch. 11-4
CBS
WBKB-TV
Ch. 11-3 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-3
FOX Ch. 11-4
NBC Ch. 11-2
MyN Ch. 11-4
FOX
WBKB-TV
Ch. 11-3 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-3
CBS Ch. 11-1
NBC Ch. 11-2
MyN Ch. 11-4
PBS
WCML
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 06-3
First Nations Experience Ch. 06-5
Michigan Learning Ch. 06-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 06-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
WBKB-TV
Ch. 11-3 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-3
CBS Ch. 11-1
FOX Ch. 11-4
NBC Ch. 11-2
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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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
WBKB-TV
ALPENA, MI
 11-3 720p
ABCCBSFOX +2
-51 dBm Good 86° E
#2
WBKB-TV
ALPENA, MI
 11-3 720p
ABCCBSFOX +2
-51 dBm Good 86° E
#3
WBKB-TV
ALPENA, MI
 11-3 720p
ABCCBSFOX +2
-51 dBm Good 86° E
#4
WBKB-TV
ALPENA, MI
 11-3 720p
ABCCBSFOX +2
-51 dBm Good 86° E
#5
WBKB-TV
ALPENA, MI
 11-3 720p
ABCCBSFOX +2
-51 dBm Good 86° E
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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 10 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 86° · E · Spread 0°

Towers clustered within 0°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Barton City

Barton City, Michigan (48705) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBKB-TV at -51 dBm, rated as "Good" 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