TV Channels in Saint James, MI
ZIP Code: 49782 • Coordinates: 45.6186°N, 85.5437°W
Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-58 dBm · WTOM-TV
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 99° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 21 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
WGTU
Ch. 29-1 · 720p
-85 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 29-3
ROAR Ch. 29-4
NBC
WTOM-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-58 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Comet TV Ch. 04-3
CBS
WFUP
Ch. 45-2 · 1080i
-85 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 45-7
Laff Ch. 45-4
HSN Ch. 45-6
Me-TV Ch. 45-3
QVC Ch. 45-5
FOX
W23FL-D
Ch. 32-1 · 720p
-94 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 32-4
ION Ch. 32-3
Bounce TV Ch. 32-7
CW+ Ch. 32-2
ION Mystery Ch. 32-5
ION Plus Ch. 32-6
PBS
WCMV
Ch. 27-1 · 1080i
-80 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 27-3
First Nations Experience Ch. 27-5
Michigan Learning Ch. 27-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 27-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
W23FL-D
Ch. 32-1 · 720p
-94 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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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 | -58 dBm | Good | 87° E |
| #2 | WPBN-TV TRAVERSE CITY, MI | 07-1 1080i | NBCComet TVThe Nest | -79 dBm | Poor | 159° SSE |
| #3 | WCMV CADILLAC, MI | 27-1 1080i | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2 | -80 dBm | Poor | 159° SSE |
| #4 | WFUP VANDERBILT, MI | 45-2 1080i | CBSGritLaff +3 | -85 dBm | No Signal | 129° SE |
| #5 | WGTU TRAVERSE CITY, MI | 29-1 720p | ABCCharge!ROAR | -85 dBm | No Signal | 159° SSE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 60° arc
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Saint James
Saint James, Michigan (49782) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WTOM-TV at -58 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