ZIP 48886 43.4157° N  85.1597° W

TV Channels in Six Lakes, MI

ZIP Code: 48886 • Coordinates: 43.4157°N, 85.1597°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-41 dBm · WXMI
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 173° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 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
-44 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 06-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
NBC
WOOD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 15-1
Defy TV Ch. 08-3
Rewind TV Ch. 08-2
CBS
WLNS-TV
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-44 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
WGVU-TV
Ch. 35-1 · 1080i
-47 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
WOTV
Ch. 41-1 · 720p
-57 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 41-1
Charge! Ch. 41-3
Shop LC Ch. 41-4
MyN
WOOD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-47 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
-54 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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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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
WXMI
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
 17-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVBounce TV +4
-41 dBm Excellent 201° SSW
#2
WLAJ
LANSING, MI
 53-1 720p
ABCCBSCW+
-44 dBm Excellent 142° SE
#3
WLAJ
LANSING, MI
 53-1 720p
ABCCBSCW+
-44 dBm Excellent 142° SE
#4
WLNS-TV
 14 Other -44 dBm Excellent 142° SE
#5
WZZM
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
 13-1 720p
ABC365BLKOutlaw +5
-45 dBm Excellent 259° W
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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 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 173° · S · Spread 87°

Towers within 87° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in Six Lakes

Six Lakes, Michigan (48886) 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