WZPX-TV (ION) · Channel 43
Full power TV station · Battle Creek, Michigan
WZPX-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 43, licensed to Battle Creek, Michigan. Its signal is estimated to reach about 123 cities and towns within 60 miles.
About WZPX-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 400 kW effective radiated power, WZPX-TV runs more power than 56% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 278 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 21% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 50 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 60 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 123 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,360,000 residents, as far as Jackson, MI (59 miles).
WZPX-TV shares its transmitter site with WOTV (CW). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ION station in our data is WPXD-TV in Ann Arbor, MI, 110 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ION Television is a commercial network built around crime and procedural drama series, with some live sports. It is carried free over the air in most large markets.
Station facts
| Network | ION |
| Virtual channel | 43 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Battle Creek, MI |
| Tower location | 42.57097, -85.46914 |
| Effective radiated power | 400 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 278 m (913 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 71871 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WZPX-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings, MI | 10 mi | 240° WSW | Strong |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 20 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Westwood, MI | 20 mi | 24° NNE | Good |
| Cutlerville, MI | 21 mi | 152° SSE | Good |
| Kentwood, MI | 22 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Battle Creek, MI | 23 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| Portage, MI | 26 mi | 12° NNE | Good |
| Wyoming, MI | 27 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| East Grand Rapids, MI | 27 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Forest Hills, MI | 27 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Grandville, MI | 28 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Jenison, MI | 28 mi | 145° SE | Good |
| Hudsonville, MI | 29 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 29 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Charlotte, MI | 32 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Walker, MI | 33 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| Northview, MI | 33 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Comstock Park, MI | 34 mi | 162° SSE | Good |
| Ionia, MI | 35 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Holland, MI | 36 mi | 115° ESE | Good |
| Allendale, MI | 37 mi | 138° SE | Good |
| Grand Ledge, MI | 39 mi | 251° WSW | Good |
| Albion, MI | 43 mi | 302° WNW | Good |
| Greenville, MI | 43 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| Three Rivers, MI | 44 mi | 11° N | Good |
| Waverly, MI | 45 mi | 255° WSW | Good |
| Lansing, MI | 48 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Holt, MI | 49 mi | 265° W | Good |
| Coldwater, MI | 50 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Grand Haven, MI | 51 mi | 131° SE | Good |
| East Lansing, MI | 51 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Mason, MI | 52 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| Sturgis, MI | 53 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Okemos, MI | 54 mi | 259° W | Fair |
| Saint Johns, MI | 55 mi | 238° WSW | Fair |
| Haslett, MI | 56 mi | 258° WSW | Fair |
| Norton Shores, MI | 58 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Muskegon Heights, MI | 58 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
| Jackson, MI | 59 mi | 293° WNW | Fair |
| Benton Harbor, MI | 59 mi | 58° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WZPX-TV transmitter tower?
WZPX-TV broadcasts from a tower at 42.5710, -85.4691, near Stony Point, MI. It is licensed to Battle Creek, Michigan.
What channel is WZPX-TV on?
WZPX-TV appears as virtual channel 43 (43.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does WZPX-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 60 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 69 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WZPX-TV with an antenna?
About 1,360,000 people live in the 123 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WZPX-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WZPX-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.