You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 48097 (Yale, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48097 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: W (279°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (279°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 48097
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | NBC | WEYI-TV Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 45.5 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | WXYZ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 49.9 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | CBS | WWJ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 49.8 mi | SSW (201°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WDIV-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 48.1 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | FOX | WJBK Detroit, MI · Full Power | 49.7 mi | SSW (203°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | PBS | WTVS Detroit, MI · Full Power | 49.8 mi | SSW (201°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | PBS | WDCQ-TV Bad Axe, MI · Full Power | 51.0 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | CW | WBSF Bay City, MI · Full Power | 45.5 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WMYD Detroit, MI · Full Power | 49.8 mi | SSW (201°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | Independent | WADL Mount Clemens, MI · Full Power | 39.3 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | ABC | WJRT-TV Flint, MI · Full Power | 62.5 mi | W (277°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WNEM-TV Bay City, MI · Full Power | 56.5 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | FOX | WSMH Flint, MI · Full Power | 63.3 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | CW | WKBD-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 50.5 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | ION | WPXD-TV Ann Arbor, MI · Full Power | 50.5 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Yale, MI Free TV Channels (1.6 mi from ZIP 48097 center) · Browse all Michigan cities & ZIPs.
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