TV channels & antenna towers in Bridgeport, Michigan
Bridgeport has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WFFC-LD, 3.1 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Bridgeport
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWNEM-TVCBS | 5 | 7.9 mi | 14° NNE | Strong | Bay City, MI |
| ABCWJRT-TVABC | 12 | 13 mi | 225° SW | Good | Flint, MI |
| NBCWEYI-TVNBC | 25 | 13 mi | 141° SE | Strong | Saginaw, MI |
| CWWBSFCW | 46 | 13 mi | 141° SE | Strong | Bay City, MI |
| FOXWSMHFox | 66 | 13 mi | 227° SW | Good | Flint, MI |
| CWWLAJCW | 53.2 | 53 mi | 209° SSW | Good | Lansing, MI |
| CBSWLNS-TVCBS | 6 | 53 mi | 209° SSW | Good | Lansing, MI |
| IONWPXD-TVION | 31 | 67 mi | 154° SSE | Weak | Ann Arbor, MI |
| CWWKBD-TVCW | 50 | 67 mi | 154° SSE | Weak | Detroit, MI |
| ABCWXYZ-TVABC | 7 | 69 mi | 152° SSE | Weak | Detroit, MI |
| NBCWDIV-TVNBC | 4 | 70 mi | 150° SSE | Weak | Detroit, MI |
Over-the-air TV in Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Michigan has a population of about 6,950. There are 25 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 1 Class A and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.
12 of them are within 25 miles of Bridgeport, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Detroit, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Detroit's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 12 (WJRT-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WNEM-TV), NBC on channel 25 (WEYI-TV), Fox on channel 66 (WSMH), CW on channel 46 (WBSF) and ION on channel 31 (WPXD-TV). 3 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 Bridgeport
The main network towers around Bridgeport are in different directions: ABC 225° SW (13 mi), CBS 14° NNE (7.9 mi), NBC 141° SE (13 mi) and Fox 227° SW (13 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Two network stations, WJRT-TV and WSMH, transmit from the same tower site about 13 miles southwest of Bridgeport (225° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bridgeport at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bridgeport, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bridgeport
The farthest main network tower for Bridgeport is WSMH (Fox), 13 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
WNEM-TV is only 7.9 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Bridgeport
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFFC-LDLow power | 3.1 mi | 317° NW | Good | Midland, MI |
| WAQPFull power | 13 mi | 222° SW | Strong | Saginaw, MI |
| W35DQ-DLow power | 13 mi | 154° SSE | Fair | Midland, MI |
| WXON-LDLow power | 16 mi | 142° SE | Fair | Flint, MI |
| WDCQ-TVFull power | 17 mi | 41° NE | Good | Bad Axe, MI |
| WKNX-LDLow power | 19 mi | 354° N | Weak | Bay City, MI |
| W34FD-DLow power | 24 mi | 348° NNW | Weak | Saginaw, MI |
| W31FF-DLow power | 44 mi | 305° NW | Poor | Saginaw, MI |
| W27ET-DLow power | 44 mi | 305° NW | Poor | Saginaw, MI |
| W19FG-DLow power | 44 mi | 305° NW | Poor | Midland, MI |
| WKAR-TVFull power | 53 mi | 211° SSW | Good | East Lansing, MI |
| WLNM-LDLow power | 53 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Lansing, MI |
| WDWO-CDClass A | 67 mi | 154° SSE | Poor | Detroit, MI |
| WBWM-LDLow power | 68 mi | 275° W | Poor | Mt Pleasant, MI |
How Bridgeport compares with the rest of Michigan
With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Bridgeport ranks 299th of 447 places in Michigan: fewer than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 7.9 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.
26% of Michigan's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Saginaw, 5.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Bridgeport: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 227° SW, the direction of WSMH (Fox), 13 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 13 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Bridgeport, MI?
ABC is on channel 12 from WJRT-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Bridgeport. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Bridgeport, MI?
CBS is on channel 5 from WNEM-TV, broadcasting from 7.9 miles NNE of Bridgeport. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Bridgeport, MI?
NBC is on channel 25 from WEYI-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SE of Bridgeport. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Bridgeport, MI?
Fox is on channel 66 from WSMH, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Bridgeport. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Bridgeport, MI?
CW is on channel 46 from WBSF, broadcasting from 13 miles SE of Bridgeport. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bridgeport?
25 transmitters within 70 miles of Bridgeport; around 13 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Bridgeport?
The main network towers around Bridgeport are in different directions: ABC 225° SW (13 mi), CBS 14° NNE (7.9 mi), NBC 141° SE (13 mi) and Fox 227° SW (13 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bridgeport?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bridgeport?
WNEM-TV is only 7.9 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Bridgeport?
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.
TV channels in nearby Michigan cities
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- Frankenmuth7.5 mi
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- Freeland17 mi
- Flushing21 mi
- Beecher21 mi
- New Haven23 mi
- Midland25 mi
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- Flint26 mi
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More: all TV stations in Michigan · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bridgeport; signal estimates ignore terrain.