TV Channels in Mcbrides, MI
ZIP Code: 48852 • Coordinates: 43.3526°N, 85.0464°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-41 dBm · WLAJ
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 148° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
-41 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 06-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
NBC
WSMH
Ch. 66-1 · 720p
-44 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 66-1
Antenna TV Ch. 46-3
Comet TV Ch. 66-3
CBS
WLNS-TV
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 53-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
FOX
WXMI
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 17-2
Bounce TV Ch. 17-3
GET Ch. 17-5
ION Plus Ch. 17-4
QVC Ch. 17-6
The Nest Ch. 15-2
PBS
WKAR-TV
Ch. 23-1 · 1080i
-46 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
-52 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
-45 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
WILX-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 10-1
365BLK Ch. 10-5
Heroes & Icons Ch. 10-3
Me-TV Ch. 10-2
Outlaw Ch. 10-7
True Crime Network Ch. 10-6
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
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WLAJ LANSING, MI | 53-1 720p | ABCCBSCW+ | -41 dBm | Excellent | 143° SE |
| #2 | WLAJ LANSING, MI | 53-1 720p | ABCCBSCW+ | -41 dBm | Excellent | 143° SE |
| #3 | WXMI GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 17-1 720p | FOXAntenna TVBounce TV +4 | -41 dBm | Excellent | 208° SSW |
| #4 | WLNS-TV | 14 | Other | -41 dBm | Excellent | 143° SE |
| #5 | WAQP SAGINAW, MI | 49-06 480i (w) | GritLaffBiz TV +8 | -43 dBm | Excellent | 100° E |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 60° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Mcbrides
Mcbrides, Michigan (48852) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WLAJ 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