ZIP 48748 44.3292° N  83.6976° W

TV Channels in National City, MI

ZIP Code: 48748 • Coordinates: 44.3292°N, 83.6976°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-41 dBm · WDCQ-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 185° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
WBKB-TV
Ch. 11-3 · 720p
-68 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
-68 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
-41 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
-68 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
-41 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
-41 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
-41 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

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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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WDCQ-TV
BAD AXE, MI
 19-1 720p
PBSCreateMichigan Learning +2
-41 dBm Excellent 178° S
#2
WNEM-TV
BAY CITY, MI
 05-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVION +3
-41 dBm Excellent 187° S
#3
WNEM-TV
BAY CITY, MI
 05-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVION +3
-41 dBm Excellent 187° S
#4
WNEM-TV
BAY CITY, MI
 05-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVION +3
-41 dBm Excellent 187° S
#5
W34FD-D
SAGINAW, MI
 42-1 480i
3ABN3ABN Dare to Dream3ABN Latino +4
-63 dBm Good 198° SSW
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 185° · S · Spread 13°

Towers clustered within 13°

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

National City, Michigan (48748) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDCQ-TV at -41 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