TV channels & antenna towers in Clarkston, Michigan

Clarkston has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPXD-TV (ION), 18 miles to the SSE.

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32TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

18 mito the closest tower

1,035population

Network channels in Clarkston

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWPXD-TVION	31	18 mi	163° SSE	Good	Ann Arbor, MI
CWWKBD-TVCW	50	18 mi	163° SSE	Good	Detroit, MI
ABCWXYZ-TVABC	7	20 mi	155° SSE	Strong	Detroit, MI
NBCWDIV-TVNBC	4	21 mi	148° SSE	Strong	Detroit, MI
FOXWJBKFox	2	22 mi	151° SSE	Fair	Detroit, MI
CBSWWJ-TVCBS	62	23 mi	148° SSE	Good	Detroit, MI
NBCWEYI-TVNBC	25	37 mi	335° NNW	Good	Saginaw, MI
CWWBSFCW	46	37 mi	335° NNW	Good	Bay City, MI
ABCWJRT-TVABC	12	47 mi	317° NW	Fair	Flint, MI
FOXWSMHFox	66	47 mi	316° NW	Good	Flint, MI
CWWLAJCW	53.2	49 mi	266° W	Good	Lansing, MI
CBSWLNS-TVCBS	6	49 mi	266° W	Good	Lansing, MI
CBSWNEM-TVCBS	5	55 mi	337° NNW	Fair	Bay City, MI
NBCWILX-TVNBC	10	62 mi	251° WSW	Weak	Onondaga, MI
FOXWSYM-TVFox	47	65 mi	254° WSW	Weak	Lansing, MI

Over-the-air TV in Clarkston

Clarkston is a small community of about 1,040 people in Michigan. There are 32 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 21 full-power, 2 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

12 of them are within 25 miles of Clarkston, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 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.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (WXYZ-TV), CBS on channel 62 (WWJ-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WDIV-TV), Fox on channel 66 (WSMH), CW on channel 50 (WKBD-TV) 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 Clarkston

Point your antenna SSE, at about 150°. The main network towers for Clarkston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WPXD-TV and WKBD-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 18 miles south of Clarkston (163° SSE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Clarkston at fair strength or better, 38% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Clarkston

The farthest main network tower for Clarkston is WWJ-TV (CBS), 23 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WSMH (Fox), 47 miles northwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Clarkston

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WDWO-CDClass A	18 mi	163° SSE	Fair	Detroit, MI
WTVSFull power	23 mi	148° SSE	Good	Detroit, MI
WUDL-LDLow power	23 mi	148° SSE	Fair	Detroit, MI
WUDT-LDLow power	23 mi	148° SSE	Weak	Detroit, MI
WMYDFull power	23 mi	148° SSE	Strong	Detroit, MI
WHNE-LDLow power	23 mi	148° SSE	Weak	Detroit, MI
WHPS-CDClass A	28 mi	145° SE	Fair	Detroit, MI
WADLFull power	30 mi	115° ESE	Good	Mount Clemens, MI
WXON-LDLow power	33 mi	336° NNW	Weak	Flint, MI
WLPC-CDLow power	34 mi	146° SE	Weak	Redford, MI
W35DQ-DLow power	36 mi	331° NNW	Weak	Midland, MI
WAQPFull power	46 mi	316° NW	Good	Saginaw, MI
WKAR-TVFull power	51 mi	268° W	Good	East Lansing, MI
WLNM-LDLow power	51 mi	268° W	Poor	Lansing, MI
WFFC-LDLow power	52 mi	331° NNW	Poor	Midland, MI
WDCQ-TVFull power	57 mi	348° NNW	Fair	Bad Axe, MI
WKNX-LDLow power	67 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Bay City, MI

How Clarkston compares with the rest of Michigan

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Clarkston ranks 47th of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Waterford, 3.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Clarkston: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 148° SSE, the direction of WWJ-TV (CBS), 23 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 22 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 Clarkston, MI?

ABC is on channel 7 from WXYZ-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles SSE of Clarkston. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Clarkston, MI?

CBS is on channel 62 from WWJ-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles SSE of Clarkston. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Clarkston, MI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WDIV-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles SSE of Clarkston. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Clarkston, MI?

Fox is on channel 66 from WSMH, broadcasting from 47 miles NW of Clarkston. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Clarkston, MI?

CW is on channel 50 from WKBD-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles SSE of Clarkston. Estimated signal: good.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Clarkston; around 22 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 Clarkston?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 150°. The main network towers for Clarkston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Clarkston?

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. Picking up Fox from up to 47 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Clarkston?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Clarkston?

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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