ZIP 49743 45.2670° N  83.8934° W

TV Channels in Hawks, MI

ZIP Code: 49743 • Coordinates: 45.2670°N, 83.8934°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-70 dBm · WCML
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 278° W
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 8 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 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
WGTQ
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 08-3
ROAR Ch. 08-4
NBC
WTOM-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-78 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
WBKB-TV
Ch. 11-3 · 720p
-83 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
-70 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
-83 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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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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WCML
ALPENA, MI
 06-1 1080i
PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2
-70 dBm Fair 236° SW
#2
WGTQ
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI
 08-1 720p
ABCCharge!ROAR
-78 dBm Poor 349° N
#3
WTOM-TV
CHEBOYGAN, MI
 04-1 1080i
NBCComet TV
-78 dBm Poor 321° NW
#4
WPBN-TV
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
 07-1 1080i
NBCComet TVThe Nest
-80 dBm Poor 238° WSW
#5
WWUP-TV
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI
 10-1 1080i
CBSGritLaff +3
-82 dBm Poor 350° N
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 278° · W · Spread 71°

Towers within 71° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 8 dB
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About TV Reception in Hawks

Hawks, Michigan (49743) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCML at -70 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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