TV channels & antenna towers in Burt, Michigan

Burt has 35 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WAQP, 7.5 miles to the W.

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35TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

7.5 mito the closest tower

1,228population

Network channels in Burt

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWJRT-TVABC	12	7.7 mi	267° W	Good	Flint, MI
FOXWSMHFox	66	8.6 mi	265° W	Strong	Flint, MI
NBCWEYI-TVNBC	25	9.4 mi	98° E	Strong	Saginaw, MI
CWWBSFCW	46	9.4 mi	98° E	Strong	Bay City, MI
CBSWNEM-TVCBS	5	16 mi	11° N	Strong	Bay City, MI
CWWLAJCW	53.2	45 mi	212° SSW	Good	Lansing, MI
CBSWLNS-TVCBS	6	45 mi	212° SSW	Good	Lansing, MI
IONWPXD-TVION	31	60 mi	150° SSE	Fair	Ann Arbor, MI
CWWKBD-TVCW	50	60 mi	150° SSE	Fair	Detroit, MI
ABCWXYZ-TVABC	7	63 mi	148° SSE	Fair	Detroit, MI
NBCWDIV-TVNBC	4	63 mi	145° SE	Fair	Detroit, MI
FOXWJBKFox	2	64 mi	147° SSE	Poor	Detroit, MI
NBCWILX-TVNBC	10	64 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Onondaga, MI
FOXWSYM-TVFox	47	65 mi	216° SW	Weak	Lansing, MI
CBSWWJ-TVCBS	62	66 mi	145° SE	Weak	Detroit, MI

Over-the-air TV in Burt

Burt is a small community of about 1,230 people in Michigan. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 35 licensed TV transmitters: 21 full-power, 1 Class A and 13 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Burt, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 19 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 15 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). 6 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 Burt

The main network towers around Burt are in different directions: ABC 267° W (7.7 mi), CBS 11° N (16 mi), NBC 98° E (9.4 mi) and Fox 265° W (8.6 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 7.7 miles west of Burt (267° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Burt at fair strength or better, 36% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Burt

The farthest main network tower for Burt is WNEM-TV (CBS), 16 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WAQP is only 7.5 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 Burt

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WAQPFull power	7.5 mi	262° W	Strong	Saginaw, MI
W35DQ-DLow power	7.5 mi	115° ESE	Good	Midland, MI
WFFC-LDLow power	11 mi	355° N	Fair	Midland, MI
WXON-LDLow power	12 mi	111° ESE	Good	Flint, MI
WDCQ-TVFull power	24 mi	30° NNE	Good	Bad Axe, MI
WKNX-LDLow power	28 mi	358° N	Poor	Bay City, MI
W34FD-DLow power	32 mi	353° N	Weak	Saginaw, MI
WKAR-TVFull power	45 mi	215° SW	Good	East Lansing, MI
WLNM-LDLow power	45 mi	215° SW	Poor	Lansing, MI
W31FF-DLow power	49 mi	314° NW	Poor	Saginaw, MI
W27ET-DLow power	49 mi	314° NW	Poor	Saginaw, MI
W19FG-DLow power	49 mi	314° NW	Poor	Midland, MI
WDWO-CDClass A	60 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Detroit, MI
WTVSFull power	66 mi	145° SE	Weak	Detroit, MI
WUDL-LDLow power	66 mi	145° SE	Poor	Detroit, MI
WUDT-LDLow power	66 mi	145° SE	Poor	Detroit, MI
WMYDFull power	66 mi	145° SE	Weak	Detroit, MI
WHNE-LDLow power	66 mi	145° SE	Poor	Detroit, MI
WBWM-LDLow power	68 mi	282° WNW	Poor	Mt Pleasant, MI
WADLFull power	70 mi	132° SE	Poor	Mount Clemens, MI

How Burt compares with the rest of Michigan

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Burt ranks 181st of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 7.7 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, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Burt: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 11° N, the direction of WNEM-TV (CBS), 16 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 17 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 Burt, MI?

ABC is on channel 12 from WJRT-TV, broadcasting from 7.7 miles W of Burt. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Burt, MI?

CBS is on channel 5 from WNEM-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles N of Burt. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Burt, MI?

NBC is on channel 25 from WEYI-TV, broadcasting from 9.4 miles E of Burt. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Burt, MI?

Fox is on channel 66 from WSMH, broadcasting from 8.6 miles W of Burt. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Burt, MI?

CW is on channel 46 from WBSF, broadcasting from 9.4 miles E of Burt. Estimated signal: strong.

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

35 transmitters within 70 miles of Burt; around 17 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 Burt?

What kind of antenna do I need in Burt?

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 Burt?

WAQP is only 7.5 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 Burt?

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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