TV Channels in Lansing, MI
ZIP Code: 48917 • Coordinates: 42.7252°N, 84.6395°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-28 dBm · WKAR-TV
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 135° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 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
-42 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 06-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
NBC
WLNM-LD
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-45 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Catchy Comedy Ch. 29-6
Me-TV Ch. 29-2
Movies! Ch. 29-5
Start TV Ch. 29-3
Story Television Ch. 29-4
TCT Ch. 29-7
CBS
WLNS-TV
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-42 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
-28 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
-48 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
WILX-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-56 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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WKAR-TV EAST LANSING, MI | 23-1 1080i | PBSCreateMichigan Learning +2 | -28 dBm | Excellent | 98° E |
| #2 | WSYM-TV LANSING, MI | 47-1 720p | FOXCourt TVGrit +4 | -33 dBm | Excellent | 182° S |
| #3 | WSYM-TV LANSING, MI | 47-1 720p | FOXCourt TVGrit +4 | -33 dBm | Excellent | 182° S |
| #4 | WLAJ LANSING, MI | 53-1 720p | ABCCBSCW+ | -42 dBm | Excellent | 101° E |
| #5 | WLAJ LANSING, MI | 53-1 720p | ABCCBSCW+ | -42 dBm | Excellent | 101° E |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 47° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Lansing
Lansing, Michigan (48917) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WKAR-TV 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