WSYM-TV (Fox) · Channel 47
Full power TV station · Lansing, Michigan
WSYM-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 47, licensed to Lansing, Michigan. Its signal is estimated to reach about 152 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About WSYM-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 870 kW effective radiated power, WSYM-TV runs more power than 76% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 305 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 30% 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 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 152 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,840,000 residents, as far as Burton, MI (64 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WXMI in Grand Rapids, MI, 47 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 | 47 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Lansing, MI |
| Tower location | 42.46750, -84.65167 |
| Effective radiated power | 870 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 74094 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WSYM-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, MI | 11 mi | 125° SE | Strong |
| Holt, MI | 14 mi | 210° SSW | Strong |
| Waverly, MI | 19 mi | 185° S | Strong |
| Lansing, MI | 19 mi | 195° SSW | Strong |
| Jackson, MI | 20 mi | 320° NW | Strong |
| East Lansing, MI | 20 mi | 205° SSW | Strong |
| Okemos, MI | 21 mi | 213° SSW | Strong |
| Haslett, MI | 23 mi | 214° SSW | Strong |
| Battle Creek, MI | 29 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Howell, MI | 38 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Coldwater, MI | 41 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Ionia, MI | 42 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Owosso, MI | 44 mi | 214° SSW | Good |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 48 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Saline, MI | 49 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 49 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| Adrian, MI | 50 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Portage, MI | 51 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| South Lyon, MI | 51 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Westwood, MI | 51 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Fenton, MI | 53 mi | 245° WSW | Good |
| Forest Hills, MI | 54 mi | 128° SE | Good |
| Ypsilanti, MI | 55 mi | 287° WNW | Good |
| Wixom, MI | 57 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Cutlerville, MI | 58 mi | 116° ESE | Fair |
| Kentwood, MI | 58 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
| Greenville, MI | 58 mi | 148° SSE | Fair |
| East Grand Rapids, MI | 59 mi | 124° ESE | Fair |
| Novi, MI | 60 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| Angola, IN | 60 mi | 17° NNE | Fair |
| Plymouth, MI | 61 mi | 277° W | Fair |
| Sturgis, MI | 61 mi | 40° NE | Fair |
| Canton, MI | 61 mi | 281° W | Fair |
| Flint, MI | 62 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
| Wyoming, MI | 62 mi | 120° ESE | Fair |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 62 mi | 123° ESE | Fair |
| Northview, MI | 63 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Alma, MI | 63 mi | 180° S | Fair |
| Burton, MI | 64 mi | 235° SW | Fair |
| Grandville, MI | 64 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WSYM-TV transmitter tower?
WSYM-TV broadcasts from a tower at 42.4675, -84.6517, near Eaton Rapids, MI. It is licensed to Lansing, Michigan.
What channel is WSYM-TV on?
WSYM-TV appears as virtual channel 47 (47.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WSYM-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WSYM-TV with an antenna?
About 1,840,000 people live in the 152 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WSYM-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WSYM-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.