You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 49262 (Hillsdale, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 49262 · 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: NNE (17°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (17°), 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 49262
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | NBC | WILX-TV Onondaga, MI · Full Power | 33.5 mi | N (351°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | FOX | WSYM-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 36.1 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLMB Toledo, OH · Full Power | 27.7 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | ABC | WLAJ Lansing, MI · Full Power | 50.3 mi | N (5°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 57.7 mi | ESE (109°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | CBS | WLNS-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 50.3 mi | N (5°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 59.5 mi | ESE (109°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | PBS | WKAR-TV East Lansing, MI · Full Power | 51.1 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 63 | Independent | WINM Angola, IN · Full Power | 39.2 mi | SSW (206°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | ABC | WOTV Battle Creek, MI · Full Power | 66.2 mi | NW (310°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WWMT Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 71.6 mi | NW (311°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | NBC | WNWO-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 60.8 mi | ESE (109°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | NBC | WOOD-TV Grand Rapids, MI · Full Power | 73.0 mi | NW (314°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | FOX | WUPW Toledo, OH · Full Power | 56.8 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | FOX | WJBK Detroit, MI · Full Power | 72.8 mi | ENE (61°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | PBS | WGTE-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 57.4 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | WBGU-TV Bowling Green, OH · Full Power | 64.1 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | PBS | WGVK Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 65.3 mi | WNW (292°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WMYD Detroit, MI · Full Power | 74.3 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 84.3 mi | S (170°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W06DQ-D Toledo, OH · Translator | 27.7 mi | ESE (123°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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