ZIP 48866 42.9934° N  84.3826° W

TV Channels in Ovid, MI

ZIP Code: 48866 • Coordinates: 42.9934°N, 84.3826°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-28 dBm · WAQP
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 166° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 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
-34 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 06-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
NBC
WSMH
Ch. 66-1 · 720p
-34 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
-34 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 53-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
FOX
WSYM-TV
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-33 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
-36 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
-38 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
-33 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
-45 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
WAQP
SAGINAW, MI
 49-06 480i (w)
GritLaffBiz TV +8
-28 dBm Excellent 46° NE
#2
WSYM-TV
LANSING, MI
 47-1 720p
FOXCourt TVGrit +4
-33 dBm Excellent 201° SSW
#3
WSYM-TV
LANSING, MI
 47-1 720p
FOXCourt TVGrit +4
-33 dBm Excellent 201° SSW
#4
WLAJ
LANSING, MI
 53-1 720p
ABCCBSCW+
-34 dBm Excellent 179° S
#5
WLAJ
LANSING, MI
 53-1 720p
ABCCBSCW+
-34 dBm Excellent 179° S
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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 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 166° · SSE · Spread 120°

Towers spread 120° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 5 dB
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About TV Reception in Ovid

Ovid, Michigan (48866) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WAQP 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