TV channels & antenna towers in Beulah, Michigan

Beulah has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC and CW. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36FH-D, 20 miles to the ENE.

19TV transmitters within 70 miles
4networks over the air
20 mito the closest tower
341population

Network channels in Beulah

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWXII-LDNBC12 22 mi67° ENE WeakCedar, MI
CWWFQX-TVCW32.2 50 mi133° SE FairCadillac, MI
CBSWWTVCBS9 50 mi133° SE FairCadillac, MI
ABCWPBN-TVABC7.2 51 mi81° E GoodTraverse City, MI
ABCWGTUABC29 51 mi81° E FairTraverse City, MI

Over-the-air TV in Beulah

With roughly 341 residents, Beulah is a small community in Michigan. Our map shows 19 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 6 full-power, 1 Class A, 10 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Beulah, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Cadillac, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cadillac's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7.2 (WPBN-TV), CBS on channel 9 (WWTV), NBC on channel 12 (WXII-LD) and CW on channel 32.2 (WFQX-TV). No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WFUP in Vanderbilt, MI, 75 miles to the northeast. 2 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Beulah

The main network towers around Beulah are in different directions: ABC 81° E (51 mi) and CBS 133° SE (50 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WFQX-TV and WWTV, transmit from the same tower site about 50 miles southeast of Beulah (133° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Beulah at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Beulah, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Beulah

The farthest main network tower for Beulah is WPBN-TV (ABC), 51 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Beulah

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W36FH-DLow power20 mi 66° ENEFairTraverse City, MI
W23FL-DTranslator22 mi 66° ENEFairTraverse City, MI
W16DN-DLow power22 mi 66° ENEFairTraverse City, MI
W27DU-DLow power22 mi 66° ENEFairTraverse City, MI
WCMWFull power41 mi 197° SSWFairManistee, MI
WMNN-LDLow power47 mi 125° SEPoorLake City, MI
W31FI-DLow power47 mi 125° SEPoorTraverse City, MI
W14FD-DLow power47 mi 125° SEPoorTraverse City, MI
W15DF-DLow power50 mi 133° SEPoorHoughton Lake, MI
W19EZ-DLow power50 mi 133° SEPoorHoughton Lake, MI
WCMVFull power51 mi 81° EGoodCadillac, MI
W23EB-DLow power52 mi 131° SEPoorCadillac, MI
W17DZ-DTranslator64 mi 311° NWPoorSister Bay, WI
WLWK-CDClass A65 mi 287° WNWPoorSturgeon Bay, WI

How Beulah compares with the rest of Michigan

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Beulah ranks 349th of 447 places in Michigan: fewer than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 22 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

19% of Michigan's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Beulah: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 81° E, the direction of WPBN-TV (ABC), 51 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 10 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Beulah, MI?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from WPBN-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles E of Beulah. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Beulah, MI?

CBS is on channel 9 from WWTV, broadcasting from 50 miles SE of Beulah. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Beulah, MI?

NBC is on channel 12 from WXII-LD, broadcasting from 22 miles ENE of Beulah. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Beulah, MI?

CW is on channel 32.2 from WFQX-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles SE of Beulah. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Beulah?

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Beulah; around 10 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Beulah?

The main network towers around Beulah are in different directions: ABC 81° E (51 mi) and CBS 133° SE (50 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Beulah?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Beulah?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Beulah?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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