WFUP (Fox) · Channel 45
Full power TV station · Vanderbilt, Michigan
WFUP is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 45, licensed to Vanderbilt, Michigan. Its signal is estimated to reach about 27 cities and towns within 59 miles.
About WFUP
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 100 kW effective radiated power, WFUP runs more power than 38% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 325 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 38% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 59 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 27 cities and towns in our guide with about 76,000 residents.
WFUP shares its transmitter site with W22EL-D and W20DT-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WSMH in Flint, MI, 138 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 45 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Vanderbilt, MI |
| Tower location | 45.17000, -84.75111 |
| Effective radiated power | 100 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 325 m (1,065 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 25395 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WFUP
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord, MI | 11 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Boyne City, MI | 13 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Petoskey, MI | 17 mi | 145° SE | Good |
| Indian River, MI | 18 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| East Jordan, MI | 18 mi | 87° E | Good |
| Bay Harbor, MI | 21 mi | 130° SE | Good |
| Harbor Springs, MI | 22 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Mancelona, MI | 24 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| Bellaire, MI | 26 mi | 60° ENE | Good |
| Charlevoix, MI | 27 mi | 112° ESE | Good |
| Lewiston, MI | 29 mi | 312° NW | Good |
| Atlanta, MI | 32 mi | 291° WNW | Good |
| Rapid City, MI | 35 mi | 48° NE | Fair |
| Grayling, MI | 35 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Cheboygan, MI | 36 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| Kalkaska, MI | 37 mi | 34° NE | Fair |
| Elk Rapids, MI | 38 mi | 59° ENE | Fair |
| Mio, MI | 47 mi | 320° NW | Fair |
| Roscommon, MI | 47 mi | 351° N | Fair |
| Saint Ignace, MI | 48 mi | 181° S | Fair |
| Rogers City, MI | 49 mi | 249° WSW | Fair |
| Leland, MI | 50 mi | 78° ENE | Fair |
| Greilickville, MI | 51 mi | 58° ENE | Fair |
| Traverse City, MI | 51 mi | 56° NE | Fair |
| Kingsley, MI | 56 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
| Saint Helen, MI | 58 mi | 343° NNW | Fair |
| Houghton Lake, MI | 59 mi | 1° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WFUP transmitter tower?
WFUP broadcasts from a tower at 45.1700, -84.7511, near Gaylord, MI. It is licensed to Vanderbilt, Michigan.
What channel is WFUP on?
WFUP appears as virtual channel 45 (45.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WFUP broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 59 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 68 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WFUP with an antenna?
About 76,000 people live in the 27 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WFUP?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WFUP tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.