WXMI (Fox) · Channel 17
Full power TV station · Grand Rapids, Michigan
WXMI is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 17, licensed to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its signal is estimated to reach about 137 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About WXMI
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 725 kW effective radiated power, WXMI runs more power than 70% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 306 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 31% 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 137 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,410,000 residents, as far as Okemos, MI (56 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WSYM-TV in Lansing, 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 | 17 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Tower location | 42.68750, -85.53250 |
| Effective radiated power | 725 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 306 m (1,004 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 68433 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WXMI
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlerville, MI | 13 mi | 148° SSE | Strong |
| Kentwood, MI | 14 mi | 156° SSE | Strong |
| Wyoming, MI | 18 mi | 151° SSE | Strong |
| East Grand Rapids, MI | 18 mi | 167° SSE | Strong |
| Forest Hills, MI | 19 mi | 187° S | Strong |
| Grandville, MI | 19 mi | 143° SE | Strong |
| Jenison, MI | 20 mi | 139° SE | Strong |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 20 mi | 160° SSE | Strong |
| Walker, MI | 25 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Northview, MI | 25 mi | 172° S | Good |
| Comstock Park, MI | 25 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Westwood, MI | 27 mi | 11° N | Good |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 27 mi | 6° N | Good |
| Allendale, MI | 29 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Holland, MI | 30 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Ionia, MI | 31 mi | 229° SW | Good |
| Battle Creek, MI | 31 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Portage, MI | 34 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Charlotte, MI | 36 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Greenville, MI | 37 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Grand Ledge, MI | 40 mi | 264° W | Good |
| Grand Haven, MI | 44 mi | 126° SE | Good |
| Waverly, MI | 46 mi | 266° W | Good |
| Lansing, MI | 50 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Norton Shores, MI | 50 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Albion, MI | 50 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| Muskegon Heights, MI | 50 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Three Rivers, MI | 52 mi | 6° N | Good |
| Holt, MI | 52 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Muskegon, MI | 52 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| East Lansing, MI | 53 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Saint Johns, MI | 54 mi | 247° WSW | Good |
| Mason, MI | 56 mi | 278° W | Fair |
| Okemos, MI | 56 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Haslett, MI | 58 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Coldwater, MI | 58 mi | 332° NNW | Fair |
| Benton Harbor, MI | 61 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
| Sturgis, MI | 62 mi | 355° N | Fair |
| Saint Joseph, MI | 63 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
| Fair Plain, MI | 63 mi | 48° NE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WXMI transmitter tower?
WXMI broadcasts from a tower at 42.6875, -85.5325, near Middleville, MI. It is licensed to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
What channel is WXMI on?
WXMI appears as virtual channel 17 (17.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WXMI 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 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WXMI with an antenna?
About 1,410,000 people live in the 137 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WXMI?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WXMI tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.