TV Channels in Ontonagon, MI
ZIP Code: 49953 • Coordinates: 46.7857°N, 89.4269°W
Channels available
3 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-74 dBm · WBKP
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 10 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
Not Available
NBC
Not Available
CBS
W21DS-D
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-94 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 07-3
CW+ Ch. 07-4
Me-TV Ch. 07-2
Outlaw Ch. 07-6
Quest Ch. 07-5
FOX
W15EE-D
Ch. 21-1 · 720p
-87 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 21-2
PBS
WLEF-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-84 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 36-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 36-4
Wisconsin Channel Ch. 36-2
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 | WBKP CALUMET, MI | 05-1 480i | CW+ | -74 dBm | Fair | 63° ENE |
| #2 | WLEF-TV PARK FALLS, WI | 36-1 1080i | PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1 | -84 dBm | Poor | 215° SW |
| #3 | W15EE-D ASHLAND, WI | 21-1 720p | FOXAntenna TV | -87 dBm | No Signal | 259° W |
| #4 | WYOW EAGLE RIVER, WI | 34-1 720p | CW+ | -90 dBm | No Signal | 173° S |
| #5 | W21DS-D SAYNER/VILAS COUNTY, WI | 07-1 1080i | CBSFOXCW+ +3 | -94 dBm | No Signal | 185° 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 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (157°)
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Ontonagon
Ontonagon, Michigan (49953) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBKP at -74 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