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TV channels & antenna towers in Muskegon Heights, Michigan

Muskegon Heights has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMKG-CD, 2.2 miles to the SE.

Open Muskegon Heights in the live finder
25TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
2.2 mito the closest tower
10,796population

Network channels in Muskegon Heights

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWZZMABC13 18 mi65° ENE FairGrand Rapids, MI
FOXWXMIFox17 50 mi135° SE GoodGrand Rapids, MI
NBCWOOD-TVNBC8 51 mi134° SE FairGrand Rapids, MI
CBSWWMTCBS3 53 mi138° SE FairKalamazoo, MI
CWWOTVCW41.2 58 mi138° SE FairBattle Creek, MI
IONWZPX-TVION43 58 mi138° SE FairBattle Creek, MI
MeTVWLLAMeTV64.2 59 mi138° SE FairKalamazoo, MI

Over-the-air TV in Muskegon Heights

With roughly 10,800 residents, Muskegon Heights is a town in Michigan. Our map shows 25 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 7 Class A and 6 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Three of the 7 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 3 (WWMT), NBC on channel 8 (WOOD-TV), Fox on channel 17 (WXMI), CW on channel 41.2 (WOTV), ION on channel 43 (WZPX-TV) and MeTV on channel 64.2 (WLLA). 5 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 Muskegon Heights

The main network towers around Muskegon Heights are in different directions: ABC 65° ENE (18 mi), CBS 138° SE (53 mi), NBC 134° SE (51 mi) and Fox 135° SE (50 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 58 miles southeast of Muskegon Heights (138° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Muskegon Heights at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WOOD-TV (NBC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Muskegon Heights. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Muskegon Heights

The farthest main network tower for Muskegon Heights is WWMT (CBS), 53 miles away with a fair 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 Muskegon Heights

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WMKG-CDClass A2.2 mi 142° SEGoodMuskegon, MI
W18ER-DLow power8.9 mi 28° NNEGoodMuskegon, MI
WOMS-CDClass A9.2 mi 63° ENEFairMuskegon, MI
WTLJFull power24 mi 135° SEGoodMuskegon, MI
WGVU-TVFull power24 mi 134° SEFairGrand Rapids, MI
W36FA-DLow power26 mi 22° NNEFairHesperia, MI
WXSP-CDClass A28 mi 117° ESEFairGrand Rapids, MI
W27ED-DLow power28 mi 117° ESEWeakGrand Rapids/Battle Creekrk - la-, MI
WOGC-CDClass A30 mi 152° SSEWeakHolland, MI
WOHO-CDClass A30 mi 152° SSEWeakHolland, MI
WUHQ-LDLow power32 mi 122° ESEWeakGrand Rapids, MI
WOLP-CDClass A51 mi 134° SEPoorGrand Rapids, MI
WBWM-LDLow power53 mi 72° ENEPoorMt Pleasant, MI
WCMWFull power60 mi 356° NPoorManistee, MI
WCMU-TVFull power64 mi 53° NEWeakMount Pleasant, MI
WGVKFull power69 mi 154° SSEPoorKalamazoo, MI
WUHO-LDLow power69 mi 152° SSEPoorKalamazoo, MI
WOKZ-CDClass A69 mi 154° SSEPoorKalamazoo, MI

How Muskegon Heights compares with the rest of Michigan

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Muskegon Heights ranks 268th 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.

19% of Michigan's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Muskegon, 2.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Muskegon Heights: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 138° SE, the direction of WWMT (CBS), 53 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 14 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Muskegon Heights, MI?

ABC is on channel 13 from WZZM, broadcasting from 18 miles ENE of Muskegon Heights. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Muskegon Heights, MI?

CBS is on channel 3 from WWMT, broadcasting from 53 miles SE of Muskegon Heights. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Muskegon Heights, MI?

NBC is on channel 8 from WOOD-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles SE of Muskegon Heights. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Muskegon Heights, MI?

Fox is on channel 17 from WXMI, broadcasting from 50 miles SE of Muskegon Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Muskegon Heights, MI?

CW is on channel 41.2 from WOTV, broadcasting from 58 miles SE of Muskegon Heights. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Muskegon Heights?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Muskegon Heights; around 14 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 Muskegon Heights?

The main network towers around Muskegon Heights are in different directions: ABC 65° ENE (18 mi), CBS 138° SE (53 mi), NBC 134° SE (51 mi) and Fox 135° SE (50 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Muskegon Heights?

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 72° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Muskegon Heights?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Muskegon Heights?

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.

TV channels in nearby Michigan cities

More: all TV stations in Michigan · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Muskegon Heights; signal estimates ignore terrain.