TV Channels in Big Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49307 • Coordinates: 43.6977°N, 85.4830°W
Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-40 dBm · WZZM
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 206° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 11 dB
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7 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
WZZM
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-40 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 13-5
Outlaw Ch. 13-6
QVC Ch. 13-7
Quest Ch. 13-4
Start TV Ch. 13-9
True Crime Network Ch. 13-3
Weather Ch. 13-2
NBC
WOOD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-55 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
-56 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
-51 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
-51 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
Not Available
MyN
WOOD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 08-1
Defy TV Ch. 08-3
Rewind TV Ch. 08-2
ION
WFQX-TV
Ch. 32-1 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 32-1
Court TV Ch. 32-4
Bounce TV Ch. 32-7
CW+ Ch. 32-2
ION Mystery Ch. 32-5
ION Plus Ch. 32-6
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
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WZZM GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 13-1 720p | ABC365BLKOutlaw +5 | -40 dBm | Excellent | 219° SW |
| #2 | WGVU-TV GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 35-1 1080i | PBSCreateGuide +3 | -51 dBm | Good | 202° SSW |
| #3 | WXMI GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 17-1 720p | FOXAntenna TVBounce TV +4 | -51 dBm | Good | 182° S |
| #4 | WTLJ MUSKEGON, MI | 54-08 480i | BUZZRDablHealing Streams TV +8 | -51 dBm | Good | 203° SSW |
| #5 | WOOD-TV GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 08-1 1080i | NBCMyNDefy TV +1 | -55 dBm | Good | 181° S |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 25°
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Big Rapids
Big Rapids, Michigan (49307) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WZZM at -40 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