You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 48472 (Sandusky, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48472 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: WSW (253°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (253°), 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 48472
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 | 43.2 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | PBS | WDCQ-TV Bad Axe, MI · Full Power | 35.0 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | CW | WBSF Bay City, MI · Full Power | 43.2 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | ABC | WJRT-TV Flint, MI · Full Power | 58.4 mi | WSW (251°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | WNEM-TV Bay City, MI · Full Power | 44.2 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 66 | FOX | WSMH Flint, MI · Full Power | 59.3 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | FOX | WJBK Detroit, MI · Full Power | 73.8 mi | S (190°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WMYD Detroit, MI · Full Power | 74.3 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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