ZIP 48843 42.5756° N  83.9234° W

TV Channels in Howell, MI

ZIP Code: 48843 • Coordinates: 42.5756°N, 83.9234°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-29 dBm · WLAJ
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
WLAJ
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-29 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 06-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
NBC
WDIV-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-35 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 20-2
COZI TV Ch. 04-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 04-2
Me-TV Ch. 04-3
CBS
WLNS-TV
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-29 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 53-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
FOX
WSYM-TV
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-38 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
-35 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
WKBD-TV
Ch. 50-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 50-3
Comet TV Ch. 50-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 50-7
Nosey Ch. 50-5
QVC Ch. 50-6
ROAR Ch. 50-4
MyN
WSYM-TV
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-38 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
WPXD-TV
Ch. 31-3 · 480i (w)
-36 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 31-3
Busted Ch. 31-5
Defy TV Ch. 31-4
GET Ch. 31-6
Game Show Central Ch. 31-7
HSN Ch. 31-8
HSN2 Ch. 31-9
ION Plus Ch. 31-2
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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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
WLAJ
LANSING, MI
 53-1 720p
ABCCBSCW+
-29 dBm Excellent 289° WNW
#2
WLAJ
LANSING, MI
 53-1 720p
ABCCBSCW+
-29 dBm Excellent 289° WNW
#3
WLNS-TV
 14 Other -29 dBm Excellent 289° WNW
#4
WDIV-TV
DETROIT, MI
 04-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCOZI TV +2
-35 dBm Excellent 100° E
#5
WKAR-TV
EAST LANSING, MI
 23-1 1080i
PBSCreateMichigan Learning +2
-35 dBm Excellent 289° WNW
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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
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (169°)

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

Howell, Michigan (48843) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WLAJ at -29 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