TV channels & antenna towers in Harbor Springs, Michigan

Harbor Springs has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W27DQ-D, 5.2 miles to the NNW.

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19TV transmitters within 70 miles

4networks over the air

5.2 mito the closest tower

1,201population

Network channels in Harbor Springs

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWFUPFox	45	22 mi	147° SSE	Good	Vanderbilt, MI
ABCWTOM-TVABC	4	35 mi	64° ENE	Good	Cheboygan, MI
ABCWPBN-TVABC	7.2	47 mi	185° S	Good	Traverse City, MI
ABCWGTUABC	29	47 mi	185° S	Fair	Traverse City, MI
NBCWXII-LDNBC	12	57 mi	216° SW	Poor	Cedar, MI
ABCWGTQABC	8	60 mi	44° NE	Weak	Sault Ste. Marie, MI
CBSWWUP-TVCBS	10	61 mi	44° NE	Weak	Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Over-the-air TV in Harbor Springs

With roughly 1,200 residents, Harbor Springs is a small community in Michigan. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 19 licensed TV transmitters: 8 full-power, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Harbor Springs, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles 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.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7.2 (WPBN-TV), CBS on channel 10 (WWUP-TV), NBC on channel 12 (WXII-LD) and Fox on channel 45 (WFUP). 2 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 Harbor Springs

The main network towers around Harbor Springs are in different directions: ABC 185° S (47 mi), CBS 44° NE (61 mi) and Fox 147° SSE (22 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 47 miles south of Harbor Springs (185° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

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

WWUP-TV (CBS) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Harbor Springs. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Harbor Springs

The farthest main network tower for Harbor Springs is WWUP-TV (CBS), 61 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Harbor Springs

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W27DQ-DLow power	5.2 mi	339° NNW	Good	Elmhurst, MI
W31FA-DLow power	5.2 mi	339° NNW	Good	Elmhurst, MI
W22EL-DLow power	22 mi	147° SSE	Fair	Vanderbilt, MI
W20DT-DLow power	22 mi	147° SSE	Fair	Vanderbilt, MI
WCMLFull power	45 mi	116° ESE	Good	Alpena, MI
WCMVFull power	47 mi	185° S	Good	Cadillac, MI
W23FL-DTranslator	57 mi	216° SW	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W16DN-DLow power	57 mi	216° SW	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W27DU-DLow power	57 mi	216° SW	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W36FH-DLow power	59 mi	217° SW	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W30DQ-DLow power	61 mi	44° NE	Poor	Charles, MI
W28EJ-DLow power	61 mi	44° NE	Poor	Charles, MI

How Harbor Springs compares with the rest of Michigan

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Harbor Springs ranks 349th of 447 places in Michigan: fewer than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 22 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

19% of Michigan's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Harbor Springs: 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 44° NE, the direction of WWUP-TV (CBS), 61 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 10 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 Harbor Springs, MI?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from WPBN-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles S of Harbor Springs. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Harbor Springs, MI?

CBS is on channel 10 from WWUP-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles NE of Harbor Springs. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Harbor Springs, MI?

NBC is on channel 12 from WXII-LD, broadcasting from 57 miles SW of Harbor Springs. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Harbor Springs, MI?

Fox is on channel 45 from WFUP, broadcasting from 22 miles SSE of Harbor Springs. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Harbor Springs?

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Harbor Springs; around 10 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 Harbor Springs?

What kind of antenna do I need in Harbor Springs?

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 Harbor Springs?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Harbor Springs?

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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