ZIP 48761 44.5109° N  83.8917° W

TV Channels in South Branch, MI

ZIP Code: 48761 • Coordinates: 44.5109°N, 83.8917°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-43 dBm · WBKB-TV
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 54° NE
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
-43 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
-43 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
-43 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
-43 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
-46 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
WBKB-TV
Ch. 11-3 · 720p
-43 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-3
CBS Ch. 11-1
FOX Ch. 11-4
NBC Ch. 11-2
ION
WNEM-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-47 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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WBKB-TV
ALPENA, MI
 11-3 720p
ABCCBSFOX +2
-43 dBm Excellent 54° NE
#2
WBKB-TV
ALPENA, MI
 11-3 720p
ABCCBSFOX +2
-43 dBm Excellent 54° NE
#3
WBKB-TV
ALPENA, MI
 11-3 720p
ABCCBSFOX +2
-43 dBm Excellent 54° NE
#4
WBKB-TV
ALPENA, MI
 11-3 720p
ABCCBSFOX +2
-43 dBm Excellent 54° NE
#5
WBKB-TV
ALPENA, MI
 11-3 720p
ABCCBSFOX +2
-43 dBm Excellent 54° NE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 54° · NE · Spread 0°

Towers clustered within 0°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in South Branch

South Branch, Michigan (48761) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBKB-TV at -43 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