TV Channels in East Tawas, MI
ZIP Code: 48730 • Coordinates: 44.3494°N, 83.4871°W
Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-48 dBm · WDCQ-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 195° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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7 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
WBKB-TV
Ch. 11-3 · 720p
-74 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
-74 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-3
CBS Ch. 11-1
FOX Ch. 11-4
MyN Ch. 11-4
CBS
WNEM-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-49 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
WBKB-TV
Ch. 11-3 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-3
CBS Ch. 11-1
NBC Ch. 11-2
MyN Ch. 11-4
PBS
WDCQ-TV
Ch. 19-1 · 720p
-48 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
Not Available
MyN
WNEM-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-49 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
-49 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 | WDCQ-TV BAD AXE, MI | 19-1 720p | PBSCreateMichigan Learning +2 | -48 dBm | Excellent | 189° S |
| #2 | WNEM-TV BAY CITY, MI | 05-1 1080i | CBSCourt TVION +3 | -49 dBm | Excellent | 196° SSW |
| #3 | WNEM-TV BAY CITY, MI | 05-1 1080i | CBSCourt TVION +3 | -49 dBm | Excellent | 196° SSW |
| #4 | WNEM-TV BAY CITY, MI | 05-1 1080i | CBSCourt TVION +3 | -49 dBm | Excellent | 196° SSW |
| #5 | W34FD-D SAGINAW, MI | 42-1 480i | 3ABN3ABN Dare to Dream3ABN Latino +4 | -68 dBm | Fair | 209° SSW |
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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 1 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 East Tawas
East Tawas, Michigan (48730) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDCQ-TV at -48 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