You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 49619 (Manistee, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 49619 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: ESE (123°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (123°), 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 49619
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | CBS | WWTV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 33.9 mi | ESE (108°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | WPBN-TV Traverse City, MI · Translator | 13.8 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | FOX | WFQX-TV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 33.9 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | PBS | WCMW Manistee, MI · Full Power | 23.1 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | PBS | WCMV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 55.3 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | ABC | WGTU Traverse City, MI · Full Power | 55.3 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WZZM Grand Rapids, MI · Full Power | 68.0 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | PBS | WCMU-TV Mount Pleasant, MI · Full Power | 53.8 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14FD-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 33.6 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | WMNN-LD Lake City, MI · Low Power | 33.6 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FI-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 33.6 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15DF-D Houghton Lake, MI · Low Power | 33.9 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19EZ-D Houghton Lake, MI · Low Power | 33.9 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DN-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 35.7 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DU-D Traverse City, MI · Low Power | 35.7 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Manistee, MI Free TV Channels (17.0 mi from ZIP 49619 center) · Browse all Michigan cities & ZIPs.
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