TV Channels in Eckerman, MI
ZIP Code: 49728 • Coordinates: 46.3867°N, 85.0248°W
Channels available
3 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-77 dBm · WGTQ
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 127° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 dB
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3 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
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 08-3
ROAR Ch. 08-4
NBC
WTOM-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-82 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Comet TV Ch. 04-3
CBS
WWUP-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-82 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
Not Available
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
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WGTQ SAULT STE. MARIE, MI | 08-1 720p | ABCCharge!ROAR | -77 dBm | Poor | 118° ESE |
| #2 | WWUP-TV SAULT STE. MARIE, MI | 10-1 1080i | CBSGritLaff +3 | -82 dBm | Poor | 117° ESE |
| #3 | WTOM-TV CHEBOYGAN, MI | 04-1 1080i | NBCComet TV | -82 dBm | Poor | 147° SSE |
| #4 | W28EJ-D CHARLES, MI | 16-2 480i (w) | Camera(s)Catchy ComedyHeroes & Icons +3 | -94 dBm | No Signal | 117° ESE |
| #5 | W27DQ-D ELMHURST, MI | 16-2 480i (w) | Camera(s)Catchy ComedyHeroes & Icons +3 | -96 dBm | No Signal | 180° 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
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 53° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Eckerman
Eckerman, Michigan (49728) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WGTQ at -77 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