TV channels & antenna towers in Roseville, Michigan
Roseville has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WADL, 4.7 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Roseville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWWJ-TVCBS | 62 | 12 mi | 254° WSW | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| NBCWDIV-TVNBC | 4 | 14 mi | 266° W | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| FOXWJBKFox | 2 | 14 mi | 260° W | Good | Detroit, MI |
| ABCWXYZ-TVABC | 7 | 16 mi | 264° W | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| IONWPXD-TVION | 31 | 19 mi | 267° W | Good | Ann Arbor, MI |
| CWWKBD-TVCW | 50 | 19 mi | 267° W | Good | Detroit, MI |
| NBCWNWO-TVNBC | 24 | 61 mi | 201° SSW | Fair | Toledo, OH |
| CWWTVGCW | 13.2 | 61 mi | 204° SSW | Weak | Toledo, OH |
| CBSWTOLCBS | 11 | 61 mi | 202° SSW | Weak | Toledo, OH |
| NBCWEYI-TVNBC | 25 | 64 mi | 322° NW | Fair | Saginaw, MI |
| CWWBSFCW | 46 | 64 mi | 322° NW | Fair | Bay City, MI |
| FOXWUPWFox | 36 | 64 mi | 204° SSW | Weak | Toledo, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Roseville
Roseville, Michigan has a population of about 47,600. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 3 Class A and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther out. Five of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Detroit, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Detroit's stations.
For the networks, the best local options 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). 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 Roseville
Point your antenna W, at about 261°. The main network towers for Roseville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, WDIV-TV and WJBK, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles west of Roseville (266° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Roseville at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Roseville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Roseville
The farthest main network tower for Roseville is WXYZ-TV (ABC), 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.
WADL is only 4.7 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 Roseville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WADLFull power | 4.7 mi | 33° NNE | Strong | Mount Clemens, MI |
| WHPS-CDClass A | 11 mi | 235° SW | Good | Detroit, MI |
| WTVSFull power | 12 mi | 254° WSW | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| WUDL-LDLow power | 12 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Detroit, MI |
| WUDT-LDLow power | 12 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Detroit, MI |
| WMYDFull power | 12 mi | 254° WSW | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| WHNE-LDLow power | 12 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Detroit, MI |
| WLPC-CDLow power | 13 mi | 206° SSW | Fair | Redford, MI |
| WDWO-CDClass A | 19 mi | 267° W | Fair | Detroit, MI |
| WXON-LDLow power | 60 mi | 321° NW | Poor | Flint, MI |
| WGTE-TVFull power | 63 mi | 204° SSW | Weak | Toledo, OH |
| W35DQ-DLow power | 64 mi | 319° NW | Poor | Midland, MI |
| WMNT-CDClass A | 66 mi | 208° SSW | Poor | Toledo, OH |
| WDTJ-LDLow power | 66 mi | 208° SSW | Poor | Toledo, OH |
How Roseville compares with the rest of Michigan
With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Roseville ranks 152nd of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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, 3.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Roseville: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 264° W, the direction of WXYZ-TV (ABC), 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 18 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 Roseville, MI?
ABC is on channel 7 from WXYZ-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles W of Roseville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Roseville, MI?
CBS is on channel 62 from WWJ-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles WSW of Roseville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Roseville, MI?
NBC is on channel 4 from WDIV-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles W of Roseville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Roseville, MI?
Fox is on channel 2 from WJBK, broadcasting from 14 miles W of Roseville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Roseville, MI?
CW is on channel 50 from WKBD-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles W of Roseville. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Roseville?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Roseville; around 18 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 Roseville?
Point your antenna W, at about 261°. The main network towers for Roseville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Roseville?
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 Roseville?
WADL is only 4.7 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 Roseville?
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 Roseville; signal estimates ignore terrain.