TV Channels in Plainwell, MI
ZIP Code: 49080 • Coordinates: 42.4564°N, 85.5883°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-26 dBm · WLLA
Recommended antenna
Directional 20° NNE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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10 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
-46 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 06-1
CW+ Ch. 53-2
NBC
WOOD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-32 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
-30 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
-27 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
-42 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
-48 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
-32 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
-47 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
WMYS-LD
Ch. 69-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 69-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 69-3
Dabl Ch. 69-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 69-1
Univision
WHME-TV
Ch. 28-4 · 480i (w)
-56 dBm
+ 9 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 28-4
Grit Ch. 46-3
ION Ch. 46-2
Laff Ch. 46-4
HSN Ch. 46-6
HSN2 Ch. 46-8
QVC Ch. 46-5
QVC2 Ch. 46-7
The Nest Ch. 28-7
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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 | WLLA KALAMAZOO, MI | 64-4 480i (w) | Catchy ComedyHeroes & IconsInfomercials +3 | -26 dBm | Excellent | 41° NE |
| #2 | WXMI GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 17-1 720p | FOXAntenna TVBounce TV +4 | -27 dBm | Excellent | 10° N |
| #3 | WWMT KALAMAZOO, MI | 03-1 1080i | CBSCHSNComet TV +2 | -30 dBm | Excellent | 12° NNE |
| #4 | WOOD-TV GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 08-1 1080i | NBCMyNDefy TV +1 | -32 dBm | Excellent | 14° NNE |
| #5 | WOOD-TV GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 08-1 1080i | NBCMyNDefy TV +1 | -32 dBm | Excellent | 14° NNE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 14 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 21°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Plainwell
Plainwell, Michigan (49080) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WLLA at -26 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