TV Channels in Carp Lake, MI
ZIP Code: 49718 • Coordinates: 45.7166°N, 84.8431°W
Channels available
4 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-54 dBm · WTOM-TV
Recommended antenna
Rotator 85° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 7 dB
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4 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
-61 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 08-3
ROAR Ch. 08-4
NBC
WTOM-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Comet TV Ch. 04-3
CBS
WWUP-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 10-7
Laff Ch. 10-4
HSN Ch. 10-6
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
QVC Ch. 10-5
FOX
Not Available
PBS
WCML
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-78 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
Not Available
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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WTOM-TV CHEBOYGAN, MI | 04-1 1080i | NBCComet TV | -54 dBm | Good | 101° E |
| #2 | WGTQ SAULT STE. MARIE, MI | 08-1 720p | ABCCharge!ROAR | -61 dBm | Good | 56° NE |
| #3 | WWUP-TV SAULT STE. MARIE, MI | 10-1 1080i | CBSGritLaff +3 | -64 dBm | Good | 56° NE |
| #4 | WCML ALPENA, MI | 06-1 1080i | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2 | -78 dBm | Poor | 140° SE |
| #5 | WPBN-TV TRAVERSE CITY, MI | 07-1 1080i | NBCComet TVThe Nest | -80 dBm | Poor | 189° S |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
6 / 10
Signal varies 22 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 104° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Carp Lake
Carp Lake, Michigan (49718) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WTOM-TV at -54 dBm, rated as "Good" 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