You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 48309 (Rochester Hills, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48309 · 12 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
12 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: S (185°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (185°), 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 48309
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ABC | WXYZ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 13.3 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 62 | CBS | WWJ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 14.5 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | NBC | WDIV-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 12.1 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | FOX | WJBK Detroit, MI · Full Power | 13.7 mi | S (186°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 56 | PBS | WTVS Detroit, MI · Full Power | 14.5 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 50 | CW | WKBD-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 13.6 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WMYD Detroit, MI · Full Power | 14.5 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | ION | WPXD-TV Ann Arbor, MI · Full Power | 13.6 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 38 | Independent | WADL Mount Clemens, MI · Full Power | 16.8 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDWO-CD Detroit, MI · Class A | 13.6 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | Local / LPTV | WHNE-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 14.5 mi | S (177°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUDT-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 14.5 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUDL-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 14.5 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | ABC | WJRT-TV Flint, MI · Full Power | 59.3 mi | NW (312°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | NBC | WEYI-TV Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 47.2 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHPS-CD Detroit, MI · Class A | 17.8 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLPC-CD Redford, MI · Low Power | 23.6 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | ABC | WLAJ Lansing, MI · Full Power | 60.5 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 68.3 mi | S (190°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | WLNS-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 60.5 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WNEM-TV Bay City, MI · Full Power | 65.2 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 68.7 mi | S (188°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WILX-TV Onondaga, MI · Full Power | 72.1 mi | WSW (259°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | FOX | WSMH Flint, MI · Full Power | 59.7 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | CW | WBSF Bay City, MI · Full Power | 47.2 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | Independent | WAQP Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 58.7 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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