WKAR-TV
Full power TV station · East Lansing, Michigan
WKAR-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to East Lansing, Michigan. Its signal is estimated to reach about 157 cities and towns within 61 miles.
About WKAR-TV
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 376 kW effective radiated power, WKAR-TV runs more power than 55% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 296 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 26% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 61 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 157 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,990,000 residents, as far as Redford, MI (61 miles).
WKAR-TV shares its transmitter site with WLNM-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | East Lansing, MI |
| Tower location | 42.70192, -84.41328 |
| Effective radiated power | 376 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 296 m (971 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 6104 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WKAR-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okemos, MI | 1.6 mi | 153° SSE | Strong |
| Haslett, MI | 3.2 mi | 191° SSW | Strong |
| East Lansing, MI | 4.3 mi | 124° SE | Strong |
| Holt, MI | 6.7 mi | 51° NE | Strong |
| Lansing, MI | 7.5 mi | 106° ESE | Strong |
| Waverly, MI | 11 mi | 104° ESE | Strong |
| Charlotte, MI | 24 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Owosso, MI | 24 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Howell, MI | 25 mi | 285° WNW | Good |
| Jackson, MI | 32 mi | 359° N | Good |
| Fenton, MI | 37 mi | 260° W | Good |
| Ionia, MI | 39 mi | 120° ESE | Good |
| South Lyon, MI | 42 mi | 294° WNW | Good |
| Flint, MI | 43 mi | 240° WSW | Good |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 45 mi | 311° NW | Good |
| Beecher, MI | 45 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Burton, MI | 45 mi | 243° WSW | Good |
| Wixom, MI | 46 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Battle Creek, MI | 47 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Alma, MI | 48 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Saline, MI | 49 mi | 319° NW | Good |
| Novi, MI | 50 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Waterford, MI | 51 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Ypsilanti, MI | 52 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| West Bloomfield Township, MI | 53 mi | 280° W | Fair |
| Canton, MI | 55 mi | 300° WNW | Fair |
| Farmington Hills, MI | 55 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Saginaw, MI | 55 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Farmington, MI | 55 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Saginaw Township North, MI | 56 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| Pontiac, MI | 57 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Forest Hills, MI | 57 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Westland, MI | 58 mi | 297° WNW | Fair |
| Livonia, MI | 59 mi | 293° WNW | Fair |
| Adrian, MI | 59 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
| Wayne, MI | 60 mi | 299° WNW | Fair |
| Auburn Hills, MI | 60 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| Coldwater, MI | 61 mi | 29° NNE | Fair |
| Garden City, MI | 61 mi | 296° WNW | Fair |
| Redford, MI | 61 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WKAR-TV transmitter tower?
WKAR-TV broadcasts from a tower at 42.7019, -84.4133, near Okemos, MI. It is licensed to East Lansing, Michigan.
How far does WKAR-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 61 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 70 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WKAR-TV with an antenna?
About 1,990,000 people live in the 157 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WKAR-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WKAR-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.