TV Channels in Alpena, MI
ZIP Code: 49707 • Coordinates: 45.0943°N, 83.4762°W
Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-76 dBm · WCML
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 227° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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6 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
WGTQ
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 08-3
ROAR Ch. 08-4
NBC
WBKB-TV
Ch. 11-3 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-3
CBS Ch. 11-1
FOX Ch. 11-4
MyN Ch. 11-4
CBS
WBKB-TV
Ch. 11-3 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-3
FOX Ch. 11-4
NBC Ch. 11-2
MyN Ch. 11-4
FOX
WBKB-TV
Ch. 11-3 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-3
CBS Ch. 11-1
NBC Ch. 11-2
MyN Ch. 11-4
PBS
WCML
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 06-3
First Nations Experience Ch. 06-5
Michigan Learning Ch. 06-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 06-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
WBKB-TV
Ch. 11-3 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-3
CBS Ch. 11-1
FOX Ch. 11-4
NBC Ch. 11-2
ION
Not Available
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 | WCML ALPENA, MI | 06-1 1080i | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2 | -76 dBm | Poor | 275° W |
| #2 | WGTQ SAULT STE. MARIE, MI | 08-1 720p | ABCCharge!ROAR | -79 dBm | Poor | 335° NNW |
| #3 | WBKB-TV ALPENA, MI | 11-3 720p | ABCCBSFOX +2 | -79 dBm | Poor | 185° S |
| #4 | WBKB-TV ALPENA, MI | 11-3 720p | ABCCBSFOX +2 | -79 dBm | Poor | 185° S |
| #5 | WBKB-TV ALPENA, MI | 11-3 720p | ABCCBSFOX +2 | -79 dBm | Poor | 185° S |
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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 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 108° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Alpena
Alpena, Michigan (49707) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCML at -76 dBm, rated as "Poor" 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