TV channels & antenna towers in Newaygo, Michigan

Newaygo has 33 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 WZZM (ABC), 9.5 miles to the SW.

Open Newaygo in the live finder

33TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

9.5 mito the closest tower

1,957population

Network channels in Newaygo

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWZZMABC	13	9.5 mi	217° SW	Good	Grand Rapids, MI
FOXWXMIFox	17	52 mi	165° SSE	Good	Grand Rapids, MI
NBCWOOD-TVNBC	8	53 mi	164° SSE	Fair	Grand Rapids, MI
CWWFQX-TVCW	32.2	55 mi	25° NNE	Fair	Cadillac, MI
CBSWWTVCBS	9	55 mi	25° NNE	Fair	Cadillac, MI
CBSWWMTCBS	3	56 mi	166° SSE	Weak	Kalamazoo, MI
CWWOTVCW	41.2	61 mi	164° SSE	Fair	Battle Creek, MI
IONWZPX-TVION	43	61 mi	164° SSE	Weak	Battle Creek, MI
MeTVWLLAMeTV	64.2	62 mi	164° SSE	Fair	Kalamazoo, MI

Over-the-air TV in Newaygo

With roughly 1,960 residents, Newaygo is a small community in Michigan. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 33 licensed TV transmitters: 13 full-power, 6 Class A and 14 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, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 19 farther out. Three of the 9 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.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 13 (WZZM), CBS on channel 9 (WWTV), NBC on channel 8 (WOOD-TV), Fox on channel 17 (WXMI), CW on channel 32.2 (WFQX-TV), ION on channel 43 (WZPX-TV) and MeTV on channel 64.2 (WLLA). 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 Newaygo

The main network towers around Newaygo are in different directions: ABC 217° SW (9.5 mi), CBS 25° NNE (55 mi), NBC 164° SSE (53 mi) and Fox 165° SSE (52 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 61 miles south of Newaygo (164° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Newaygo at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Newaygo

The farthest main network tower for Newaygo is WWTV (CBS), 55 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 Newaygo

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W36FA-DLow power	15 mi	307° NW	Fair	Hesperia, MI
WOMS-CDClass A	18 mi	232° SW	Weak	Muskegon, MI
W18ER-DLow power	19 mi	248° WSW	Fair	Muskegon, MI
WMKG-CDClass A	27 mi	231° SW	Fair	Muskegon, MI
WXSP-CDClass A	28 mi	174° S	Fair	Grand Rapids, MI
W27ED-DLow power	28 mi	174° S	Weak	Grand Rapids/Battle Creekrk - la-, MI
WBWM-LDLow power	28 mi	87° E	Weak	Mt Pleasant, MI
WGVU-TVFull power	32 mi	189° S	Fair	Grand Rapids, MI
WTLJFull power	32 mi	189° S	Good	Muskegon, MI
WUHQ-LDLow power	33 mi	171° S	Weak	Grand Rapids, MI
WCMU-TVFull power	37 mi	52° NE	Good	Mount Pleasant, MI
WOGC-CDClass A	42 mi	191° S	Poor	Holland, MI
WOHO-CDClass A	42 mi	191° S	Poor	Holland, MI
WCMWFull power	52 mi	329° NNW	Poor	Manistee, MI
WOLP-CDClass A	53 mi	164° SSE	Poor	Grand Rapids, MI
W15DF-DLow power	55 mi	25° NNE	Poor	Houghton Lake, MI
W19EZ-DLow power	55 mi	25° NNE	Poor	Houghton Lake, MI
W23EB-DLow power	55 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Cadillac, MI
WMNN-LDLow power	62 mi	23° NNE	Poor	Lake City, MI
W31FI-DLow power	62 mi	23° NNE	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W14FD-DLow power	62 mi	23° NNE	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W31FF-DLow power	63 mi	70° ENE	Poor	Saginaw, MI
W27ET-DLow power	63 mi	70° ENE	Poor	Saginaw, MI
W19FG-DLow power	63 mi	70° ENE	Poor	Midland, MI

How Newaygo compares with the rest of Michigan

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Newaygo ranks 268th of 447 places in Michigan: fewer than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 9.5 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, 26 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Newaygo: 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 25° NNE, the direction of WWTV (CBS), 55 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 14 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 Newaygo, MI?

ABC is on channel 13 from WZZM, broadcasting from 9.5 miles SW of Newaygo. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Newaygo, MI?

CBS is on channel 9 from WWTV, broadcasting from 55 miles NNE of Newaygo. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Newaygo, MI?

NBC is on channel 8 from WOOD-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles SSE of Newaygo. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Newaygo, MI?

Fox is on channel 17 from WXMI, broadcasting from 52 miles SSE of Newaygo. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Newaygo, MI?

CW is on channel 32.2 from WFQX-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles NNE of Newaygo. Estimated signal: fair.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Newaygo; 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 Newaygo?

What kind of antenna do I need in Newaygo?

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 192° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Newaygo?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Newaygo?

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 Newaygo; signal estimates ignore terrain.