TV channels & antenna towers in Fremont, Michigan

Fremont has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36FA-D, 7.7 miles to the NW.

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33TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

7.7 mito the closest tower

4,036population

Network channels in Fremont

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWZZMABC	13	11 mi	172° S	Good	Grand Rapids, MI
CWWFQX-TVCW	32.2	55 mi	33° NNE	Fair	Cadillac, MI
CBSWWTVCBS	9	55 mi	33° NNE	Fair	Cadillac, MI
FOXWXMIFox	17	58 mi	159° SSE	Fair	Grand Rapids, MI
NBCWOOD-TVNBC	8	58 mi	158° SSE	Weak	Grand Rapids, MI
CBSWWMTCBS	3	61 mi	160° SSE	Weak	Kalamazoo, MI
CWWOTVCW	41.2	66 mi	159° SSE	Weak	Battle Creek, MI
IONWZPX-TVION	43	66 mi	159° SSE	Weak	Battle Creek, MI
MeTVWLLAMeTV	64.2	67 mi	158° SSE	Weak	Kalamazoo, MI

Over-the-air TV in Fremont

Fremont, Michigan has a population of about 4,040. There are 33 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power, 6 Class A and 14 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Fremont, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 19 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Grand Rapids, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Grand Rapids's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 13 (WZZM), CBS on channel 9 (WWTV), NBC on channel 8 (WOOD-TV), Fox on channel 17 (WXMI), CW on channel 32.2 (WFQX-TV), ION on channel 43 (WZPX-TV) and MeTV on channel 64.2 (WLLA). 4 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 Fremont

The main network towers around Fremont are in different directions: ABC 172° S (11 mi), CBS 33° NNE (55 mi), NBC 158° SSE (58 mi) and Fox 159° SSE (58 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WOTV, WZPX-TV and WLLA, transmit from the same tower site about 66 miles south of Fremont (159° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

WOOD-TV (NBC) and WXMI (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Fremont. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Fremont

The farthest main network tower for Fremont is WOOD-TV (NBC), 58 miles away with a weak 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 Fremont

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W36FA-DLow power	7.7 mi	319° NW	Good	Hesperia, MI
W18ER-DLow power	15 mi	225° SW	Fair	Muskegon, MI
WOMS-CDClass A	16 mi	205° SSW	Weak	Muskegon, MI
WMKG-CDClass A	24 mi	214° SW	Fair	Muskegon, MI
WXSP-CDClass A	33 mi	162° SSE	Fair	Grand Rapids, MI
W27ED-DLow power	33 mi	162° SSE	Weak	Grand Rapids/Battle Creekrk - la-, MI
WGVU-TVFull power	35 mi	176° S	Fair	Grand Rapids, MI
WTLJFull power	35 mi	177° S	Good	Muskegon, MI
WBWM-LDLow power	36 mi	93° E	Poor	Mt Pleasant, MI
WUHQ-LDLow power	38 mi	161° SSE	Poor	Grand Rapids, MI
WCMU-TVFull power	41 mi	61° ENE	Good	Mount Pleasant, MI
WOGC-CDClass A	45 mi	181° S	Poor	Holland, MI
WOHO-CDClass A	45 mi	181° S	Poor	Holland, MI
WCMWFull power	46 mi	335° NNW	Weak	Manistee, MI
W15DF-DLow power	55 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Houghton Lake, MI
W19EZ-DLow power	55 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Houghton Lake, MI
W23EB-DLow power	56 mi	34° NE	Poor	Cadillac, MI
WOLP-CDClass A	58 mi	158° SSE	Poor	Grand Rapids, MI
WMNN-LDLow power	62 mi	30° NNE	Poor	Lake City, MI
W31FI-DLow power	62 mi	30° NNE	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W14FD-DLow power	62 mi	30° NNE	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W31FF-DLow power	69 mi	75° ENE	Poor	Saginaw, MI
W27ET-DLow power	69 mi	75° ENE	Poor	Saginaw, MI
W19FG-DLow power	69 mi	75° ENE	Poor	Midland, MI

How Fremont compares with the rest of Michigan

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Fremont ranks 336th of 447 places in Michigan: fewer than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 11 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

19% of Michigan's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Muskegon, 22 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Fremont: step by step

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.
Point it toward 158° SSE, the direction of WOOD-TV (NBC), 58 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 11 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 Fremont, MI?

ABC is on channel 13 from WZZM, broadcasting from 11 miles S of Fremont. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Fremont, MI?

CBS is on channel 9 from WWTV, broadcasting from 55 miles NNE of Fremont. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Fremont, MI?

NBC is on channel 8 from WOOD-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles SSE of Fremont. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Fremont, MI?

Fox is on channel 17 from WXMI, broadcasting from 58 miles SSE of Fremont. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Fremont, MI?

CW is on channel 32.2 from WFQX-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles NNE of Fremont. Estimated signal: fair.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Fremont; around 11 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 Fremont?

What kind of antenna do I need in Fremont?

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. The towers are spread over about 140° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Fremont?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Fremont?

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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