TV channels & antenna towers in Kingsley, Michigan

Kingsley has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WXII-LD (NBC), 14 miles to the NNW.

Open Kingsley in the live finder

23TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

14 mito the closest tower

1,559population

Network channels in Kingsley

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWXII-LDNBC	12	14 mi	329° NNW	Fair	Cedar, MI
ABCWPBN-TVABC	7.2	26 mi	64° ENE	Good	Traverse City, MI
ABCWGTUABC	29	26 mi	64° ENE	Good	Traverse City, MI
CWWFQX-TVCW	32.2	32 mi	163° SSE	Good	Cadillac, MI
CBSWWTVCBS	9	32 mi	163° SSE	Fair	Cadillac, MI
FOXWFUPFox	45	56 mi	43° NE	Fair	Vanderbilt, MI

Over-the-air TV in Kingsley

Kingsley is a small community of about 1,560 people in Michigan. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 23 licensed TV transmitters: 8 full-power, 14 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 5 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther out. Two of the 6 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 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 Kingsley

The main network towers around Kingsley are in different directions: ABC 64° ENE (26 mi) and CBS 163° SSE (32 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 26 miles northeast of Kingsley (64° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Kingsley at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Kingsley

The farthest main network tower for Kingsley is WWTV (CBS), 32 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WFUP (Fox), 56 miles northeast, 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 Kingsley

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W23FL-DTranslator	14 mi	329° NNW	Fair	Traverse City, MI
W16DN-DLow power	14 mi	329° NNW	Fair	Traverse City, MI
W27DU-DLow power	14 mi	329° NNW	Fair	Traverse City, MI
W36FH-DLow power	14 mi	322° NW	Fair	Traverse City, MI
WCMVFull power	26 mi	64° ENE	Good	Cadillac, MI
WMNN-LDLow power	26 mi	155° SSE	Fair	Lake City, MI
W31FI-DLow power	26 mi	155° SSE	Fair	Traverse City, MI
W14FD-DLow power	26 mi	155° SSE	Fair	Traverse City, MI
W15DF-DLow power	32 mi	163° SSE	Weak	Houghton Lake, MI
W19EZ-DLow power	32 mi	163° SSE	Weak	Houghton Lake, MI
W23EB-DLow power	33 mi	160° SSE	Weak	Cadillac, MI
WCMWFull power	53 mi	228° SW	Poor	Manistee, MI
W22EL-DLow power	56 mi	43° NE	Poor	Vanderbilt, MI
W20DT-DLow power	56 mi	43° NE	Poor	Vanderbilt, MI
WCMU-TVFull power	60 mi	164° SSE	Fair	Mount Pleasant, MI
W27DQ-DLow power	68 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Elmhurst, MI
W31FA-DLow power	68 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Elmhurst, MI

How Kingsley compares with the rest of Michigan

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Kingsley ranks 238th of 447 places in Michigan: fewer than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Kingsley: 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 163° SSE, the direction of WWTV (CBS), 32 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 15 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 Kingsley, MI?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from WPBN-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles ENE of Kingsley. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Kingsley, MI?

CBS is on channel 9 from WWTV, broadcasting from 32 miles SSE of Kingsley. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Kingsley, MI?

NBC is on channel 12 from WXII-LD, broadcasting from 14 miles NNW of Kingsley. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Kingsley, MI?

Fox is on channel 45 from WFUP, broadcasting from 56 miles NE of Kingsley. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Kingsley, MI?

CW is on channel 32.2 from WFQX-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles SSE of Kingsley. Estimated signal: good.

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

23 transmitters within 70 miles of Kingsley; around 15 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 Kingsley?

The main network towers around Kingsley are in different directions: ABC 64° ENE (26 mi) and CBS 163° SSE (32 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Kingsley?

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 99° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up Fox from up to 56 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Kingsley?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Kingsley?

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 Kingsley; signal estimates ignore terrain.