ZIP 49436 43.6875° N  86.4685° W

TV Channels in Mears, MI

ZIP Code: 49436 • Coordinates: 43.6875°N, 86.4685°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-47 dBm · WCMW
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 113° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
WZZM
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-63 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
WOGC-CD
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-85 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 15-1
Defy TV Ch. 08-3
Rewind TV Ch. 08-2
CBS
WWTV
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-82 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 09-7
Laff Ch. 09-4
HSN Ch. 09-6
Me-TV Ch. 09-3
QVC Ch. 09-5
FOX
W18ER-D
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-60 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
WCMW
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 21-3
First Nations Experience Ch. 21-5
Michigan Learning Ch. 21-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 21-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
WOGC-CD
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-85 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
-85 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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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
WCMW
MANISTEE, MI
 21-1 1080i
PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2
-47 dBm Excellent 14° NNE
#2
WGVU-TV
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
 35-1 1080i
PBSCreateGuide +3
-50 dBm Good 150° SSE
#3
WTLJ
MUSKEGON, MI
 54-08 480i
BUZZRDablHealing Streams TV +8
-51 dBm Good 150° SSE
#4
W18ER-D
MUSKEGON, MI
 17-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVBounce TV +4
-60 dBm Good 149° SSE
#5
WZZM
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
 13-1 720p
ABC365BLKOutlaw +5
-63 dBm Good 133° SE
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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 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 113° · ESE · Spread 99°

Towers spread 99° - rotator recommended

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

Mears, Michigan (49436) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCMW at -47 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