TV channels & antenna towers in Sturgis, Michigan

Sturgis has 40 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 WJGP-LD, 23 miles to the N.

Open Sturgis in the live finder

40TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

23 mito the closest tower

10,896population

Network channels in Sturgis

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
UNIWHME-TVUnivision	46	41 mi	250° WSW	Good	South Bend, IN
CWWCWW-LDCW	25	42 mi	252° WSW	Poor	South Bend, IN
ABCWBND-LDABC	57	42 mi	252° WSW	Poor	South Bend, IN
TLMWMYS-LDTelemundo	69.2	42 mi	252° WSW	Poor	South Bend, IN
FOXWSBT-TVFox	22.2	43 mi	253° WSW	Good	South Bend, IN
NBCWNDU-TVNBC	16	43 mi	252° WSW	Good	South Bend, IN
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	49 mi	166° SSE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	50 mi	166° SSE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	50 mi	166° SSE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	50 mi	166° SSE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
MeTVWLLAMeTV	64.2	53 mi	358° N	Good	Kalamazoo, MI
CWWOTVCW	41.2	53 mi	357° N	Good	Battle Creek, MI
IONWZPX-TVION	43	53 mi	357° N	Fair	Battle Creek, MI
CBSWWMTCBS	3	58 mi	354° N	Weak	Kalamazoo, MI
FOXWSYM-TVFox	47	61 mi	40° NE	Fair	Lansing, MI
NBCWOOD-TVNBC	8	62 mi	356° N	Poor	Grand Rapids, MI
FOXWXMIFox	17	62 mi	355° N	Fair	Grand Rapids, MI
NBCWILX-TVNBC	10	62 mi	44° NE	Weak	Onondaga, MI

Over-the-air TV in Sturgis

With roughly 10,900 residents, Sturgis is a city in Michigan. Our map shows 40 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 20 full-power, 4 Class A, 15 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 15 between 25 and 45 miles, and 24 farther out. Six of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to South Bend, IN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from South Bend's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 21 (WPTA), CBS on channel 15 (WANE-TV), NBC on channel 16 (WNDU-TV), Fox on channel 22.2 (WSBT-TV), CW on channel 41.2 (WOTV), ION on channel 43 (WZPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 69.2 (WMYS-LD), Univision on channel 46 (WHME-TV) and MeTV on channel 64.2 (WLLA). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal) and Univision (good signal). 5 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 Sturgis

Point your antenna WSW, at about 253°. The main network towers for Sturgis sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WSBT-TV and WNDU-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 43 miles west of Sturgis (253° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sturgis at fair strength or better, 33% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sturgis

The farthest main network tower for Sturgis is WNDU-TV (NBC), 43 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WPTA (ABC), 50 miles south and WANE-TV (CBS), 50 miles south, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

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 Sturgis

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WJGP-LDLow power	23 mi	10° N	Fair	Kalamazoo, MI
WEID-LDLow power	34 mi	256° WSW	Weak	South Bend, IN
WOBC-CDClass A	36 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Battle Creek, MI
WOKZ-CDClass A	36 mi	342° NNW	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WUHO-LDLow power	37 mi	344° NNW	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WGVKFull power	37 mi	341° NNW	Fair	Kalamazoo, MI
W26DH-DLow power	37 mi	149° SSE	Poor	Auburn, IN
WINMFull power	40 mi	127° SE	Fair	Angola, IN
WNITFull power	42 mi	252° WSW	Fair	South Bend, IN
WSJVFull power	43 mi	253° WSW	Good	Elkhart, IN
WYGN-LDLow power	49 mi	283° WNW	Poor	Berrien Springs, MI
WLMO-LDLow power	49 mi	166° SSE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWAFull power	49 mi	166° SSE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	49 mi	166° SSE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W22FH-DLow power	50 mi	166° SSE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	50 mi	164° SSE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	50 mi	164° SSE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	50 mi	164° SSE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	50 mi	164° SSE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	50 mi	164° SSE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WOLP-CDClass A	62 mi	356° N	Poor	Grand Rapids, MI
WNHO-LDLow power	65 mi	154° SSE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN

How Sturgis compares with the rest of Michigan

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Sturgis ranks 152nd of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 41 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 Goshen, 26 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Sturgis: step by step

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.
Point it toward 252° WSW, the direction of WNDU-TV (NBC), 43 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 Sturgis, MI?

ABC is on channel 21 from WPTA, broadcasting from 50 miles SSE of Sturgis. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Sturgis, MI?

CBS is on channel 15 from WANE-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles SSE of Sturgis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Sturgis, MI?

NBC is on channel 16 from WNDU-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles WSW of Sturgis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Sturgis, MI?

Fox is on channel 22.2 from WSBT-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles WSW of Sturgis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Sturgis, MI?

CW is on channel 41.2 from WOTV, broadcasting from 53 miles N of Sturgis. Estimated signal: good.

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

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Sturgis; around 18 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 Sturgis?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 253°. The main network towers for Sturgis sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sturgis?

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 ABC and CBS from up to 50 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sturgis?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Sturgis?

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 Sturgis; signal estimates ignore terrain.