TV Channels in East Lansing, MI
ZIP Code: 48823 • Coordinates: 42.7641°N, 84.4599°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-28 dBm · WKAR-TV
Recommended antenna
Rotator 161° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 11 dB
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8 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
WLAJ
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-49 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 06-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
NBC
WLNM-LD
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Catchy Comedy Ch. 29-6
Me-TV Ch. 29-2
Movies! Ch. 29-5
Start TV Ch. 29-3
Story Television Ch. 29-4
TCT Ch. 29-7
CBS
WLNS-TV
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-49 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 53-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
FOX
WSYM-TV
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 47-5
Grit Ch. 47-4
MyN Ch. 47-2
Bounce TV Ch. 47-3
Busted Ch. 47-7
ION Mystery Ch. 47-6
PBS
WKAR-TV
Ch. 23-1 · 1080i
-28 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 23-3
Michigan Learning Ch. 23-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 23-4
World Channel Ch. 23-2
CW
WEYI-TV
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-43 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 46-2
Quest Ch. 25-3
ROAR Ch. 25-1
The Nest Ch. 25-2
MyN
WSYM-TV
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 47-1
Court TV Ch. 47-5
Grit Ch. 47-4
Bounce TV Ch. 47-3
Busted Ch. 47-7
ION Mystery Ch. 47-6
ION
WNEM-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-55 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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WKAR-TV EAST LANSING, MI | 23-1 1080i | PBSCreateMichigan Learning +2 | -28 dBm | Excellent | 151° SSE |
| #2 | WSYM-TV LANSING, MI | 47-1 720p | FOXCourt TVGrit +4 | -39 dBm | Excellent | 206° SSW |
| #3 | WSYM-TV LANSING, MI | 47-1 720p | FOXCourt TVGrit +4 | -39 dBm | Excellent | 206° SSW |
| #4 | WLNM-LD LANSING, MI | 29-1 1080i | NBCCatchy ComedyMe-TV +4 | -42 dBm | Excellent | 151° SSE |
| #5 | WBSF BAY CITY, MI | 66-20 nan | GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1 | -42 dBm | Excellent | 50° NE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 21 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 111° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in East Lansing
East Lansing, Michigan (48823) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WKAR-TV at -28 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