TV channels & antenna towers in Grayling, Michigan

Grayling has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WCMV, 18 miles to the WNW.

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27TV transmitters within 70 miles

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Network channels in Grayling

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWPBN-TVABC	7.2	18 mi	289° WNW	Strong	Traverse City, MI
ABCWGTUABC	29	18 mi	289° WNW	Good	Traverse City, MI
FOXWFUPFox	45	35 mi	357° N	Fair	Vanderbilt, MI
CWWFQX-TVCW	32.2	48 mi	221° SW	Fair	Cadillac, MI
CBSWWTVCBS	9	48 mi	221° SW	Fair	Cadillac, MI
NBCWXII-LDNBC	12	48 mi	278° W	Poor	Cedar, MI
ABCWBKB-TVABC	11.3	59 mi	87° E	Poor	Alpena, MI

Over-the-air TV in Grayling

With roughly 1,840 residents, Grayling is a small community in Michigan. Our map shows 27 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 17 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 17 farther out. Two of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Traverse City, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Traverse City's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 7.2 (WPBN-TV), CBS on channel 9 (WWTV), NBC on channel 12 (WXII-LD), Fox on channel 45 (WFUP) and CW on channel 32.2 (WFQX-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 Grayling

The main network towers around Grayling are in different directions: ABC 289° WNW (18 mi) and Fox 357° N (35 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WPBN-TV and WGTU, transmit from the same tower site about 18 miles west of Grayling (289° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Grayling at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Grayling

The farthest main network tower for Grayling is WFUP (Fox), 35 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WWTV (CBS), 48 miles southwest, 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 Grayling

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WCMVFull power	18 mi	289° WNW	Strong	Cadillac, MI
W22EL-DLow power	35 mi	357° N	Weak	Vanderbilt, MI
W20DT-DLow power	35 mi	357° N	Weak	Vanderbilt, MI
WMNN-LDLow power	42 mi	226° SW	Poor	Lake City, MI
W31FI-DLow power	42 mi	226° SW	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W14FD-DLow power	42 mi	226° SW	Poor	Traverse City, MI
WCMLFull power	43 mi	39° NE	Good	Alpena, MI
W23EB-DLow power	47 mi	219° SW	Poor	Cadillac, MI
W15DF-DLow power	48 mi	221° SW	Poor	Houghton Lake, MI
W19EZ-DLow power	48 mi	221° SW	Poor	Houghton Lake, MI
W23FL-DTranslator	48 mi	279° W	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W16DN-DLow power	48 mi	279° W	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W27DU-DLow power	48 mi	279° W	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W36FH-DLow power	50 mi	277° W	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W27DQ-DLow power	60 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Elmhurst, MI
W31FA-DLow power	60 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Elmhurst, MI
W31FF-DLow power	65 mi	175° S	Poor	Saginaw, MI
W27ET-DLow power	65 mi	175° S	Poor	Saginaw, MI
W19FG-DLow power	65 mi	175° S	Poor	Midland, MI
WCMU-TVFull power	68 mi	202° SSW	Weak	Mount Pleasant, MI

How Grayling compares with the rest of Michigan

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Grayling ranks 387th of 447 places in Michigan: fewer than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 18 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

56% of Michigan's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Grayling: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 357° N, the direction of WFUP (Fox), 35 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 7 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 Grayling, MI?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from WPBN-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Grayling. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Grayling, MI?

CBS is on channel 9 from WWTV, broadcasting from 48 miles SW of Grayling. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Grayling, MI?

NBC is on channel 12 from WXII-LD, broadcasting from 48 miles W of Grayling. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Grayling, MI?

Fox is on channel 45 from WFUP, broadcasting from 35 miles N of Grayling. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Grayling, MI?

CW is on channel 32.2 from WFQX-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles SW of Grayling. Estimated signal: fair.

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Grayling; around 7 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Grayling?

The main network towers around Grayling are in different directions: ABC 289° WNW (18 mi) and Fox 357° N (35 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Grayling?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. The towers are spread over about 68° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up CBS from up to 48 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Grayling?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Grayling?

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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