You can get 6 free channels in ZIP 49849 (Ishpeming, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 49849 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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 49849
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 | ABC | WBUP Ishpeming, MI · Full Power | 7.3 mi | NW (308°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WLUC-TV Marquette, MI · Full Power | 7.2 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | FOX | WZMQ Marquette, MI · Full Power | 7.8 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | Educational | WNMU Marquette, MI · Full Power | 6.4 mi | SW (218°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WJMN-TV Escanaba, MI · Full Power | 44.1 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14EM-D Marquette, MI · Translator | 19.8 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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