TV Channels in Rapid River, MI
ZIP Code: 49878 • Coordinates: 45.9467°N, 86.8775°W
Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-66 dBm · WJMN-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 340° NNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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7 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
WJMN-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-66 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 03-3
CW+ Ch. 03-2
NBC
WLUC-TV
Ch. 06-2 · 720p
-87 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 06-2
Grit Ch. 06-3
Outlaw Ch. 06-4
Oxygen Ch. 06-5
CBS
WZMQ
Ch. 19-2 · 1080i
-85 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 19-4
ION Ch. 19-7
Heroes & Icons Ch. 19-3
Me-TV Ch. 19-1
Start TV Ch. 19-5
FOX
WLUC-TV
Ch. 06-2 · 720p
-87 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 06-1
Grit Ch. 06-3
Outlaw Ch. 06-4
Oxygen Ch. 06-5
PBS
WNMU
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-85 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 13-7
Michigan Learning Ch. 13-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 13-2
PBS West Ch. 13-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
WJMN-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-66 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 03-1
CW+ Ch. 03-2
ION
WZMQ
Ch. 19-2 · 1080i
-85 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 19-2
Court TV Ch. 19-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 19-3
Me-TV Ch. 19-1
Start TV Ch. 19-5
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 | WJMN-TV ESCANABA, MI | 03-1 720p | ABCMyNCW+ | -66 dBm | Fair | 345° NNW |
| #2 | WJMN-TV ESCANABA, MI | 03-1 720p | ABCMyNCW+ | -66 dBm | Fair | 345° NNW |
| #3 | WNMU MARQUETTE, MI | 13-1 1080i | PBSAudioMichigan Learning +2 | -85 dBm | No Signal | 301° WNW |
| #4 | WBUP ISHPEMING, MI | 10-1 720p | ABC | -85 dBm | No Signal | 308° NW |
| #5 | WZMQ MARQUETTE, MI | 19-2 1080i | CBSCourt TVION +3 | -85 dBm | No Signal | 316° NW |
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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 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 39°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Rapid River
Rapid River, Michigan (49878) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WJMN-TV at -66 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