TV channels & antenna towers in Oxford, Michigan

Oxford has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPXD-TV (ION), 24 miles to the S.

30TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
24 mito the closest tower
3,534population

Network channels in Oxford

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXD-TVION31 24 mi186° S GoodAnn Arbor, MI
CWWKBD-TVCW50 24 mi186° S GoodDetroit, MI
NBCWDIV-TVNBC4 24 mi173° S GoodDetroit, MI
ABCWXYZ-TVABC7 24 mi178° S GoodDetroit, MI
FOXWJBKFox2 25 mi174° S FairDetroit, MI
CBSWWJ-TVCBS62 26 mi170° S GoodDetroit, MI
NBCWEYI-TVNBC25 36 mi320° NW GoodSaginaw, MI
CWWBSFCW46 36 mi320° NW GoodBay City, MI
ABCWJRT-TVABC12 49 mi305° NW FairFlint, MI
FOXWSMHFox66 49 mi304° NW GoodFlint, MI
CBSWNEM-TVCBS5 53 mi327° NNW GoodBay City, MI
CWWLAJCW53.2 57 mi261° W FairLansing, MI
CBSWLNS-TVCBS6 57 mi261° W FairLansing, MI

Over-the-air TV in Oxford

With roughly 3,530 residents, Oxford is a town in Michigan. Our map shows 30 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 19 full-power, 2 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Oxford, 14 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 13 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 66 (WSMH), CW on channel 50 (WKBD-TV) 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 Oxford

Point your antenna S, at about 174°. The main network towers for Oxford 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 24 miles south of Oxford (186° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Oxford at fair strength or better, 46% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Oxford

The farthest main network tower for Oxford is WWJ-TV (CBS), 26 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WSMH (Fox), 49 miles northwest, 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 Oxford

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDWO-CDClass A24 mi 186° SFairDetroit, MI
WTVSFull power26 mi 170° SGoodDetroit, MI
WUDL-LDLow power26 mi 170° SFairDetroit, MI
WUDT-LDLow power26 mi 170° SWeakDetroit, MI
WMYDFull power26 mi 170° SGoodDetroit, MI
WHNE-LDLow power26 mi 170° SWeakDetroit, MI
WADLFull power27 mi 134° SEGoodMount Clemens, MI
WHPS-CDClass A30 mi 165° SSEFairDetroit, MI
WXON-LDLow power32 mi 319° NWWeakFlint, MI
WLPC-CDLow power36 mi 162° SSEPoorRedford, MI
W35DQ-DLow power36 mi 315° NWWeakMidland, MI
WAQPFull power48 mi 305° NWGoodSaginaw, MI
WFFC-LDLow power51 mi 320° NWPoorMidland, MI
WDCQ-TVFull power53 mi 338° NNWFairBad Axe, MI
WKAR-TVFull power59 mi 262° WFairEast Lansing, MI
WLNM-LDLow power59 mi 262° WPoorLansing, MI
WKNX-LDLow power65 mi 330° NNWPoorBay City, MI

How Oxford compares with the rest of Michigan

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Oxford ranks 47th of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Auburn Hills, 9.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Oxford: 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 170° S, the direction of WWJ-TV (CBS), 26 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 22 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 Oxford, MI?

ABC is on channel 7 from WXYZ-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles S of Oxford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Oxford, MI?

CBS is on channel 62 from WWJ-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles S of Oxford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Oxford, MI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WDIV-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles S of Oxford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Oxford, MI?

Fox is on channel 66 from WSMH, broadcasting from 49 miles NW of Oxford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Oxford, MI?

CW is on channel 50 from WKBD-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles S of Oxford. Estimated signal: good.

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

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Oxford; around 22 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 Oxford?

Point your antenna S, at about 174°. The main network towers for Oxford sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Oxford?

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. Picking up Fox from up to 49 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Oxford?

WSMH (Fox), 49 miles northwest, 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Oxford?

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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