ZIP 49902 46.0512° N  88.3762° W

TV Channels in Alpha, MI

ZIP Code: 49902 • Coordinates: 46.0512°N, 88.3762°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-80 dBm · WJFW-TV
Reliability
6 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
WJMN-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-80 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 03-3
CW+ Ch. 03-2
NBC
WJFW-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-80 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 12-3
COZI TV Ch. 12-2
HSN Ch. 12-4
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 12-6
QVC Ch. 12-5
CBS
WZMQ
Ch. 19-2 · 1080i
-84 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
-83 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
-81 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
-80 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 03-1
CW+ Ch. 03-2
ION
WZMQ
Ch. 19-2 · 1080i
-84 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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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
WJFW-TV
RHINELANDER, WI
 12-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCOZI TV +3
-80 dBm Poor 237° WSW
#2
WJMN-TV
ESCANABA, MI
 03-1 720p
ABCMyNCW+
-80 dBm Poor 85° E
#3
WJMN-TV
ESCANABA, MI
 03-1 720p
ABCMyNCW+
-80 dBm Poor 85° E
#4
WNMU
MARQUETTE, MI
 13-1 1080i
PBSAudioMichigan Learning +2
-81 dBm Poor 50° NE
#5
WBUP
ISHPEMING, MI
 10-1 720p
ABC
-81 dBm Poor 37° NE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
6 / 10

Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (168°)

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Alpha

Alpha, Michigan (49902) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WJFW-TV at -80 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