TV channels & antenna towers in Novi, Michigan

Novi has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPXD-TV (ION), 8.3 miles to the E.

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38TV transmitters within 70 miles

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Network channels in Novi

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWPXD-TVION	31	8.3 mi	89° E	Strong	Ann Arbor, MI
CWWKBD-TVCW	50	8.3 mi	89° E	Strong	Detroit, MI
ABCWXYZ-TVABC	7	11 mi	93° E	Strong	Detroit, MI
FOXWJBKFox	2	13 mi	96° E	Good	Detroit, MI
NBCWDIV-TVNBC	4	14 mi	89° E	Strong	Detroit, MI
CBSWWJ-TVCBS	62	16 mi	98° E	Strong	Detroit, MI
CWWLAJCW	53.2	48 mi	288° WNW	Good	Lansing, MI
CBSWLNS-TVCBS	6	48 mi	288° WNW	Good	Lansing, MI
NBCWEYI-TVNBC	25	52 mi	346° NNW	Good	Saginaw, MI
CWWBSFCW	46	52 mi	346° NNW	Good	Bay City, MI
CWWTVGCW	13.2	55 mi	177° S	Weak	Toledo, OH
NBCWILX-TVNBC	10	56 mi	268° W	Weak	Onondaga, MI
CBSWTOLCBS	11	56 mi	175° S	Weak	Toledo, OH
NBCWNWO-TVNBC	24	57 mi	174° S	Fair	Toledo, OH
FOXWUPWFox	36	57 mi	178° S	Fair	Toledo, OH
ABCWJRT-TVABC	12	60 mi	330° NNW	Weak	Flint, MI
FOXWSMHFox	66	60 mi	330° NNW	Fair	Flint, MI
FOXWSYM-TVFox	47	60 mi	270° W	Fair	Lansing, MI

Over-the-air TV in Novi

With roughly 58,700 residents, Novi is a city in Michigan. Our map shows 38 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 3 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

14 of them are within 25 miles of Novi, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 23 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 18 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 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). 7 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 Novi

Point your antenna E, at about 94°. The main network towers for Novi sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WPXD-TV and WKBD-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 8.3 miles east of Novi (89° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Novi at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Novi

The farthest main network tower for Novi is WWJ-TV (CBS), 16 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.

WPXD-TV is only 8.3 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 Novi

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WDWO-CDClass A	8.3 mi	89° E	Good	Detroit, MI
WTVSFull power	16 mi	98° E	Good	Detroit, MI
WUDL-LDLow power	16 mi	98° E	Fair	Detroit, MI
WUDT-LDLow power	16 mi	98° E	Fair	Detroit, MI
WMYDFull power	16 mi	98° E	Strong	Detroit, MI
WHNE-LDLow power	16 mi	98° E	Fair	Detroit, MI
WHPS-CDClass A	19 mi	105° ESE	Fair	Detroit, MI
WLPC-CDLow power	24 mi	115° ESE	Fair	Redford, MI
WADLFull power	30 mi	80° E	Good	Mount Clemens, MI
WXON-LDLow power	49 mi	348° NNW	Poor	Flint, MI
WKAR-TVFull power	50 mi	288° WNW	Good	East Lansing, MI
WLNM-LDLow power	50 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Lansing, MI
W35DQ-DLow power	51 mi	343° NNW	Poor	Midland, MI
WGTE-TVFull power	57 mi	178° S	Weak	Toledo, OH
WMNT-CDClass A	57 mi	183° S	Poor	Toledo, OH
WDTJ-LDLow power	57 mi	184° S	Poor	Toledo, OH
WLMBFull power	58 mi	209° SSW	Weak	Toledo, OH
WDMY-LDTranslator	58 mi	209° SSW	Poor	Toledo, OH
WAQPFull power	59 mi	330° NNW	Fair	Saginaw, MI
WFFC-LDLow power	67 mi	340° NNW	Poor	Midland, MI

How Novi compares with the rest of Michigan

With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Novi ranks 5th of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 8.3 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 Warren, 24 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Novi: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 98° E, the direction of WWJ-TV (CBS), 16 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 25 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 Novi, MI?

ABC is on channel 7 from WXYZ-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles E of Novi. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Novi, MI?

CBS is on channel 62 from WWJ-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles E of Novi. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Novi, MI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WDIV-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles E of Novi. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Novi, MI?

Fox is on channel 2 from WJBK, broadcasting from 13 miles E of Novi. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Novi, MI?

CW is on channel 50 from WKBD-TV, broadcasting from 8.3 miles E of Novi. Estimated signal: strong.

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

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Novi; around 25 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 Novi?

Point your antenna E, at about 94°. The main network towers for Novi sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Novi?

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 Novi?

WPXD-TV is only 8.3 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 Novi?

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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