You can get 27 free channels in ZIP 49116 (Three Oaks, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 49116 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 10 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: SSW (198°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (198°), 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 49116
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | CBS | WSBT-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 28.4 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 16 | NBC | WNDU-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 29.0 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 49.6 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 49.6 mi | W (273°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | WMAQ-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 49.7 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | FOX | WSJV Elkhart, IN · Full Power | 28.4 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 34 | PBS | WNIT South Bend, IN · Full Power | 29.7 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Telemundo | WSNS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 49.7 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | Independent | WHME-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 31.6 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 49.6 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | WTTW Chicago, IL · Full Power | 49.7 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | PBS | WYIN Gary, IN · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | ION | WCPX-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 49.6 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | Independent | WJYS Hammond, IN · Full Power | 49.6 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | Independent | WGN-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 49.7 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 49.7 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26GD-D Dunlap, IN · Low Power | 29.4 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCWW-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 29.8 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 34 | Local / LPTV | WMYS-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 29.8 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | Local / LPTV | WBND-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 29.8 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | FOX | WFLD Chicago, IL · Full Power | 49.7 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | PBS | WGVK Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 60.9 mi | ENE (58°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WPWR-TV Gary, IN · Full Power | 49.7 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | Univision | WGBO-DT Joliet, IL · Full Power | 49.1 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYGN-LD Berrien Springs, MI · Low Power | 18.3 mi | ENE (65°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | Local / LPTV | WAAA-LD Valparaiso, IN · Low Power | 29.0 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOCK-CD Chicago, IL · Class A | 49.1 mi | W (274°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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