WXII-LD (NBC) · Channel 12
Low power TV station · Cedar, Michigan
WXII-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 12, licensed to Cedar, Michigan. Its signal is estimated to reach about 4 cities and towns within 16 miles.
About WXII-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 16 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 4 cities and towns in our guide with about 19,900 residents.
WXII-LD shares its transmitter site with W23FL-D, W16DN-D and W27DU-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other NBC station in our data is WGBA-TV in Green Bay, WI, 117 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
NBC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local NBC affiliates carry the national morning show, evening news and primetime lineup, plus Sunday Night Football and, in Olympic years, the Games.
Station facts
| Network | NBC |
| Virtual channel | 12 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Cedar, MI |
| Tower location | 44.75611, -85.67833 |
| Effective radiated power | 1.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 16651 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WXII-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greilickville, MI | 2.7 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Traverse City, MI | 2.9 mi | 260° W | Good |
| Kingsley, MI | 14 mi | 329° NNW | Fair |
| Elk Rapids, MI | 16 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WXII-LD transmitter tower?
WXII-LD broadcasts from a tower at 44.7561, -85.6783, near Greilickville, MI. It is licensed to Cedar, Michigan.
What channel is WXII-LD on?
WXII-LD appears as virtual channel 12 (12.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does WXII-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 16 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 32 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WXII-LD with an antenna?
About 19,900 people live in the 4 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WXII-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WXII-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.