You can get 6 free channels in ZIP 49777 (Alpena, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 49777 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: SW (218°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (218°), 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 49777
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | CBS | WBKB-TV Alpena, MI · Full Power | 40.3 mi | S (183°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | PBS | WCML Alpena, MI · Full Power | 34.8 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | WWUP-TV Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Full Power | 61.3 mi | NNW (331°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WGTQ Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Full Power | 61.1 mi | NNW (330°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WTOM-TV Cheboygan, MI · Full Power | 48.9 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | FOX | WFUP Vanderbilt, MI · Full Power | 62.4 mi | W (263°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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