TV channels & antenna towers in Dearborn, Michigan

Dearborn has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WHPS-CD, 6.7 miles to the NNE.

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32TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

6.7 mito the closest tower

95,171population

Network channels in Dearborn

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWWJ-TVCBS	62	8.7 mi	1° N	Strong	Detroit, MI
FOXWJBKFox	2	9.7 mi	349° NNW	Good	Detroit, MI
ABCWXYZ-TVABC	7	11 mi	340° NNW	Strong	Detroit, MI
NBCWDIV-TVNBC	4	11 mi	352° N	Strong	Detroit, MI
IONWPXD-TVION	31	13 mi	328° NNW	Strong	Ann Arbor, MI
CWWKBD-TVCW	50	13 mi	328° NNW	Strong	Detroit, MI
CWWTVGCW	13.2	46 mi	196° SSW	Fair	Toledo, OH
CBSWTOLCBS	11	46 mi	193° SSW	Fair	Toledo, OH
NBCWNWO-TVNBC	24	46 mi	192° SSW	Good	Toledo, OH
FOXWUPWFox	36	48 mi	197° SSW	Fair	Toledo, OH
CWWLAJCW	53.2	66 mi	293° WNW	Weak	Lansing, MI
CBSWLNS-TVCBS	6	66 mi	293° WNW	Weak	Lansing, MI
NBCWEYI-TVNBC	25	68 mi	336° NNW	Weak	Saginaw, MI
CWWBSFCW	46	68 mi	336° NNW	Weak	Bay City, MI

Over-the-air TV in Dearborn

With roughly 95,200 residents, Dearborn is a city in Michigan. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 20 full-power, 3 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

15 of them are within 25 miles of Dearborn, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 14 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 2 (WJBK), 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 Dearborn

Point your antenna N, at about 350°. The main network towers for Dearborn sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WJBK, WXYZ-TV and WDIV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 9.7 miles north of Dearborn (349° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Dearborn at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Dearborn

The farthest main network tower for Dearborn is WDIV-TV (NBC), 11 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WTVS is only 8.7 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 Dearborn

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WHPS-CDClass A	6.7 mi	29° NNE	Good	Detroit, MI
WLPC-CDLow power	6.7 mi	84° E	Fair	Redford, MI
WTVSFull power	8.7 mi	1° N	Strong	Detroit, MI
WUDL-LDLow power	8.7 mi	1° N	Good	Detroit, MI
WUDT-LDLow power	8.7 mi	1° N	Fair	Detroit, MI
WMYDFull power	8.7 mi	1° N	Strong	Detroit, MI
WHNE-LDLow power	8.7 mi	1° N	Fair	Detroit, MI
WDWO-CDClass A	13 mi	328° NNW	Fair	Detroit, MI
WADLFull power	22 mi	42° NE	Good	Mount Clemens, MI
WGTE-TVFull power	48 mi	196° SSW	Fair	Toledo, OH
WMNT-CDClass A	50 mi	202° SSW	Poor	Toledo, OH
WDTJ-LDLow power	50 mi	203° SSW	Poor	Toledo, OH
WLMBFull power	59 mi	228° SW	Weak	Toledo, OH
WDMY-LDTranslator	59 mi	228° SW	Poor	Toledo, OH
WXON-LDLow power	64 mi	337° NNW	Poor	Flint, MI
W35DQ-DLow power	67 mi	334° NNW	Poor	Midland, MI
WKAR-TVFull power	68 mi	293° WNW	Weak	East Lansing, MI
WLNM-LDLow power	68 mi	293° WNW	Poor	Lansing, MI

How Dearborn compares with the rest of Michigan

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Dearborn ranks 91st of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 8.7 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 Detroit, 6.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Dearborn: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 352° N, the direction of WDIV-TV (NBC), 11 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 20 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 Dearborn, MI?

ABC is on channel 7 from WXYZ-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NNW of Dearborn. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Dearborn, MI?

CBS is on channel 62 from WWJ-TV, broadcasting from 8.7 miles N of Dearborn. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Dearborn, MI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WDIV-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles N of Dearborn. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Dearborn, MI?

Fox is on channel 2 from WJBK, broadcasting from 9.7 miles NNW of Dearborn. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Dearborn, MI?

CW is on channel 50 from WKBD-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles NNW of Dearborn. Estimated signal: strong.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Dearborn; around 20 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 Dearborn?

Point your antenna N, at about 350°. The main network towers for Dearborn sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Dearborn?

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 Dearborn?

WTVS is only 8.7 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 Dearborn?

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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More: all TV stations in Michigan · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Dearborn; signal estimates ignore terrain.