ZIP 48865 43.0905° N  85.1046° W

TV Channels in Orleans, MI

ZIP Code: 48865 • Coordinates: 43.0905°N, 85.1046°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-41 dBm · WXMI
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 225° SW
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
-46 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 06-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
NBC
WOOD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-42 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
-44 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
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
WGVU-TV
Ch. 35-1 · 1080i
-44 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
-56 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
WOOD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 08-1
Defy TV Ch. 08-3
Rewind TV Ch. 08-2
ION
WILX-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-55 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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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
WXMI
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
 17-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVBounce TV +4
-41 dBm Excellent 218° SW
#2
WTLJ
MUSKEGON, MI
 54-08 480i
BUZZRDablHealing Streams TV +8
-41 dBm Excellent 257° WSW
#3
WOOD-TV
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
 08-1 1080i
NBCMyNDefy TV +1
-42 dBm Excellent 217° SW
#4
WOOD-TV
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
 08-1 1080i
NBCMyNDefy TV +1
-42 dBm Excellent 217° SW
#5
WWMT
KALAMAZOO, MI
 03-1 1080i
CBSCHSNComet TV +2
-44 dBm Excellent 215° SW
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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 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 225° · SW · Spread 32°

Towers clustered within 32°

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

Orleans, Michigan (48865) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WXMI 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