TV channels & antenna towers in Harper Woods, Michigan
Harper Woods has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WADL, 8.6 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Harper Woods
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWWJ-TVCBS | 62 | 13 mi | 275° W | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| NBCWDIV-TVNBC | 4 | 15 mi | 284° WNW | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| FOXWJBKFox | 2 | 15 mi | 277° W | Good | Detroit, MI |
| ABCWXYZ-TVABC | 7 | 17 mi | 279° W | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| IONWPXD-TVION | 31 | 20 mi | 280° W | Good | Ann Arbor, MI |
| CWWKBD-TVCW | 50 | 20 mi | 280° W | Good | Detroit, MI |
| NBCWNWO-TVNBC | 24 | 57 mi | 203° SSW | Fair | Toledo, OH |
| CBSWTOLCBS | 11 | 57 mi | 204° SSW | Weak | Toledo, OH |
| CWWTVGCW | 13.2 | 58 mi | 206° SSW | Weak | Toledo, OH |
| FOXWUPWFox | 36 | 60 mi | 207° SSW | Fair | Toledo, OH |
| NBCWEYI-TVNBC | 25 | 68 mi | 324° NW | Weak | Saginaw, MI |
| CWWBSFCW | 46 | 68 mi | 324° NW | Weak | Bay City, MI |
Over-the-air TV in Harper Woods
Harper Woods, Michigan has a population of about 13,800. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 3 Class A and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther out. Five of the 12 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). 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 Harper Woods
Point your antenna W, at about 279°. The main network towers for Harper Woods sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, WDIV-TV and WJBK, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles west of Harper Woods (284° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Harper Woods at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Harper Woods, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Harper Woods
The farthest main network tower for Harper Woods is WXYZ-TV (ABC), 17 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
WADL is only 8.6 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 Harper Woods
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WADLFull power | 8.6 mi | 13° NNE | Strong | Mount Clemens, MI |
| WLPC-CDLow power | 9.3 mi | 221° SW | Fair | Redford, MI |
| WHPS-CDClass A | 9.8 mi | 259° W | Good | Detroit, MI |
| WTVSFull power | 13 mi | 275° W | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| WUDL-LDLow power | 13 mi | 275° W | Fair | Detroit, MI |
| WUDT-LDLow power | 13 mi | 275° W | Fair | Detroit, MI |
| WMYDFull power | 13 mi | 275° W | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| WHNE-LDLow power | 13 mi | 275° W | Fair | Detroit, MI |
| WDWO-CDClass A | 20 mi | 280° W | Fair | Detroit, MI |
| WGTE-TVFull power | 60 mi | 206° SSW | Weak | Toledo, OH |
| WMNT-CDClass A | 62 mi | 210° SSW | Poor | Toledo, OH |
| WDTJ-LDLow power | 63 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Toledo, OH |
| WXON-LDLow power | 64 mi | 323° NW | Poor | Flint, MI |
| W35DQ-DLow power | 68 mi | 321° NW | Poor | Midland, MI |
How Harper Woods compares with the rest of Michigan
With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Harper Woods ranks 181st of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Eastpointe, 2.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Harper Woods: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 279° W, the direction of WXYZ-TV (ABC), 17 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 17 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 Harper Woods, MI?
ABC is on channel 7 from WXYZ-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles W of Harper Woods. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Harper Woods, MI?
CBS is on channel 62 from WWJ-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles W of Harper Woods. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Harper Woods, MI?
NBC is on channel 4 from WDIV-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles WNW of Harper Woods. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Harper Woods, MI?
Fox is on channel 2 from WJBK, broadcasting from 15 miles W of Harper Woods. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Harper Woods, MI?
CW is on channel 50 from WKBD-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles W of Harper Woods. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Harper Woods?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Harper Woods; around 17 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 Harper Woods?
Point your antenna W, at about 279°. The main network towers for Harper Woods sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Harper Woods?
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 Harper Woods?
WADL is only 8.6 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 Harper Woods?
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 Harper Woods; signal estimates ignore terrain.