ZIP 49955 47.0063° N  88.6948° W

TV Channels in Painesdale, MI

ZIP Code: 49955 • Coordinates: 47.0063°N, 88.6948°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-45 dBm · WBKP
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 22 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 9° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 21 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
WBUP
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
NBC
WLUC-TV
Ch. 06-2 · 720p
-76 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
-74 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
-76 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
-66 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
Not Available
ION
WZMQ
Ch. 19-2 · 1080i
-74 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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WBKP
CALUMET, MI
 05-1 480i
CW+
-45 dBm Excellent 359° N
#2
WNMU
MARQUETTE, MI
 13-1 1080i
PBSAudioMichigan Learning +2
-66 dBm Fair 138° SE
#3
WBUP
ISHPEMING, MI
 10-1 720p
ABC
-74 dBm Fair 133° SE
#4
WZMQ
MARQUETTE, MI
 19-2 1080i
CBSCourt TVION +3
-74 dBm Fair 125° SE
#5
WZMQ
MARQUETTE, MI
 19-2 1080i
CBSCourt TVION +3
-74 dBm Fair 125° SE
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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 22 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 9° · N · Spread 130°

Towers spread 130° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 21 dB
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About TV Reception in Painesdale

Painesdale, Michigan (49955) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBKP at -45 dBm, rated as "Excellent" 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