ZIP 48846 42.9861° N  85.0579° W

TV Channels in Ionia, MI

ZIP Code: 48846 • Coordinates: 42.9861°N, 85.0579°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-46 dBm · WGVU-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 14 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 227° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 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
-55 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 06-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
NBC
WOOD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 15-1
Defy TV Ch. 08-3
Rewind TV Ch. 08-2
CBS
WWMT
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CHSN Ch. 03-4
Comet TV Ch. 15-3
Independent Ch. 03-2
ROAR Ch. 03-3
FOX
WSYM-TV
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-50 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
WGVU-TV
Ch. 35-1 · 1080i
-46 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 35-3
Guide Ch. 35-6
Michigan Learning Ch. 35-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 35-2
World Channel Ch. 35-4
CW
WEYI-TV
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-57 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
-50 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
-62 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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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
WGVU-TV
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
 35-1 1080i
PBSCreateGuide +3
-46 dBm Excellent 268° W
#2
WTLJ
MUSKEGON, MI
 54-08 480i
BUZZRDablHealing Streams TV +8
-47 dBm Excellent 268° W
#3
WSYM-TV
LANSING, MI
 47-1 720p
FOXCourt TVGrit +4
-50 dBm Good 150° SSE
#4
WSYM-TV
LANSING, MI
 47-1 720p
FOXCourt TVGrit +4
-50 dBm Good 150° SSE
#5
WWMT
KALAMAZOO, MI
 03-1 1080i
CBSCHSNComet TV +2
-54 dBm Good 225° SW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 14 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 227° · SW · Spread 77°

Towers within 77° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
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About TV Reception in Ionia

Ionia, Michigan (48846) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WGVU-TV at -46 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