TV channels & antenna towers in New Haven, Michigan

New Haven has 35 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WSMH (Fox), 9.9 miles to the NNE.

35TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
9.9 mito the closest tower
5,123population

Network channels in New Haven

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWSMHFox66 9.9 mi23° NNE StrongFlint, MI
ABCWJRT-TVABC12 11 mi27° NNE GoodFlint, MI
NBCWEYI-TVNBC25 23 mi68° ENE GoodSaginaw, MI
CWWBSFCW46 23 mi68° ENE GoodBay City, MI
CWWLAJCW53.2 30 mi202° SSW GoodLansing, MI
CBSWLNS-TVCBS6 30 mi202° SSW GoodLansing, MI
CBSWNEM-TVCBS5 30 mi31° NNE GoodBay City, MI
NBCWILX-TVNBC10 50 mi205° SSW FairOnondaga, MI
FOXWSYM-TVFox47 50 mi210° SSW GoodLansing, MI
IONWPXD-TVION31 60 mi134° SE FairAnn Arbor, MI
CWWKBD-TVCW50 60 mi134° SE FairDetroit, MI
ABCWXYZ-TVABC7 63 mi133° SE FairDetroit, MI
NBCWDIV-TVNBC4 64 mi131° SE FairDetroit, MI
FOXWJBKFox2 65 mi132° SE PoorDetroit, MI
CBSWWJ-TVCBS62 67 mi132° SE WeakDetroit, MI

Over-the-air TV in New Haven

New Haven is a town of about 5,120 people in Michigan. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 35 licensed TV transmitters: 21 full-power, 1 Class A and 13 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

8 of them are within 25 miles of New Haven, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 19 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 15 network stations in range are licensed to Detroit, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Detroit's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 12 (WJRT-TV), CBS on channel 6 (WLNS-TV), NBC on channel 25 (WEYI-TV), Fox on channel 66 (WSMH), CW on channel 46 (WBSF) and ION on channel 31 (WPXD-TV). 6 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 New Haven

The main network towers around New Haven are in different directions: ABC 27° NNE (11 mi), CBS 202° SSW (30 mi), NBC 68° ENE (23 mi) and Fox 23° NNE (9.9 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WSMH and WJRT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 9.9 miles northeast of New Haven (23° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach New Haven at fair strength or better, 31% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for New Haven

The farthest main network tower for New Haven is WLNS-TV (CBS), 30 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WSMH is only 9.9 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 New Haven

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WAQPFull power10 mi 29° NNEStrongSaginaw, MI
W35DQ-DLow power20 mi 71° ENEFairMidland, MI
WFFC-LDLow power24 mi 29° NNEFairMidland, MI
WXON-LDLow power24 mi 77° ENEFairFlint, MI
WKAR-TVFull power30 mi 206° SSWGoodEast Lansing, MI
WLNM-LDLow power30 mi 206° SSWFairLansing, MI
WKNX-LDLow power39 mi 17° NNEPoorBay City, MI
WDCQ-TVFull power40 mi 38° NEGoodBad Axe, MI
W34FD-DLow power43 mi 12° NNEPoorSaginaw, MI
W31FF-DLow power49 mi 333° NNWPoorSaginaw, MI
W27ET-DLow power49 mi 333° NNWPoorSaginaw, MI
W19FG-DLow power49 mi 333° NNWPoorMidland, MI
WBWM-LDLow power59 mi 294° WNWPoorMt Pleasant, MI
WDWO-CDClass A60 mi 134° SEPoorDetroit, MI
WTVSFull power67 mi 132° SEWeakDetroit, MI
WUDL-LDLow power67 mi 132° SEPoorDetroit, MI
WUDT-LDLow power67 mi 132° SEPoorDetroit, MI
WMYDFull power67 mi 132° SEWeakDetroit, MI
WHNE-LDLow power67 mi 132° SEPoorDetroit, MI
WCMU-TVFull power70 mi 311° NWWeakMount Pleasant, MI

How New Haven compares with the rest of Michigan

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, New Haven ranks 91st of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 9.9 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. The nearest larger city is Flint, 24 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in New Haven: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 202° SSW, the direction of WLNS-TV (CBS), 30 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 20 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 New Haven, MI?

ABC is on channel 12 from WJRT-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NNE of New Haven. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in New Haven, MI?

CBS is on channel 6 from WLNS-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles SSW of New Haven. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in New Haven, MI?

NBC is on channel 25 from WEYI-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles ENE of New Haven. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in New Haven, MI?

Fox is on channel 66 from WSMH, broadcasting from 9.9 miles NNE of New Haven. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in New Haven, MI?

CW is on channel 46 from WBSF, broadcasting from 23 miles ENE of New Haven. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in New Haven?

35 transmitters within 70 miles of New Haven; around 20 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 New Haven?

The main network towers around New Haven are in different directions: ABC 27° NNE (11 mi), CBS 202° SSW (30 mi), NBC 68° ENE (23 mi) and Fox 23° NNE (9.9 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in New Haven?

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 179° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in New Haven?

WSMH is only 9.9 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 New Haven?

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 New Haven; signal estimates ignore terrain.