TV channels & antenna towers in Taylor, Michigan

Taylor has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLPC-CD, 13 miles to the ENE.

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30TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

13 mito the closest tower

61,568population

Network channels in Taylor

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWWJ-TVCBS	62	15 mi	19° NNE	Strong	Detroit, MI
FOXWJBKFox	2	15 mi	11° N	Good	Detroit, MI
ABCWXYZ-TVABC	7	16 mi	4° N	Strong	Detroit, MI
IONWPXD-TVION	31	17 mi	353° N	Good	Ann Arbor, MI
CWWKBD-TVCW	50	17 mi	353° N	Good	Detroit, MI
NBCWDIV-TVNBC	4	17 mi	11° N	Strong	Detroit, MI
CWWTVGCW	13.2	39 mi	191° S	Fair	Toledo, OH
CBSWTOLCBS	11	40 mi	188° S	Fair	Toledo, OH
NBCWNWO-TVNBC	24	40 mi	186° S	Good	Toledo, OH
FOXWUPWFox	36	41 mi	193° SSW	Fair	Toledo, OH
CWWLAJCW	53.2	64 mi	299° WNW	Weak	Lansing, MI
CBSWLNS-TVCBS	6	64 mi	299° WNW	Weak	Lansing, MI
NBCWILX-TVNBC	10	68 mi	282° WNW	Poor	Onondaga, MI

Over-the-air TV in Taylor

With roughly 61,600 residents, Taylor is a city in Michigan. Our map shows 30 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 19 full-power, 3 Class A, 7 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 14 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 farther 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 best-placed network stations 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). 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 Taylor

Point your antenna N, at about 11°. The main network towers for Taylor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WJBK, WXYZ-TV and WDIV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles north of Taylor (11° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Taylor at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Taylor

The farthest main network tower for Taylor is WDIV-TV (NBC), 17 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Taylor

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WLPC-CDLow power	13 mi	61° ENE	Fair	Redford, MI
WHPS-CDClass A	14 mi	35° NE	Fair	Detroit, MI
WTVSFull power	15 mi	19° NNE	Strong	Detroit, MI
WUDL-LDLow power	15 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Detroit, MI
WUDT-LDLow power	15 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Detroit, MI
WMYDFull power	15 mi	19° NNE	Strong	Detroit, MI
WHNE-LDLow power	15 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Detroit, MI
WDWO-CDClass A	17 mi	353° N	Fair	Detroit, MI
WADLFull power	29 mi	42° NE	Good	Mount Clemens, MI
WGTE-TVFull power	41 mi	192° SSW	Fair	Toledo, OH
WMNT-CDClass A	43 mi	198° SSW	Weak	Toledo, OH
WDTJ-LDLow power	43 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Toledo, OH
WLMBFull power	52 mi	229° SW	Fair	Toledo, OH
WDMY-LDTranslator	52 mi	229° SW	Poor	Toledo, OH
WKAR-TVFull power	66 mi	299° WNW	Weak	East Lansing, MI
WLNM-LDLow power	66 mi	299° WNW	Poor	Lansing, MI
WXON-LDLow power	68 mi	342° NNW	Poor	Flint, MI

How Taylor compares with the rest of Michigan

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Taylor ranks 68th of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Detroit, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Taylor: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 11° N, the direction of WDIV-TV (NBC), 17 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 21 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 Taylor, MI?

ABC is on channel 7 from WXYZ-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles N of Taylor. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Taylor, MI?

CBS is on channel 62 from WWJ-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NNE of Taylor. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Taylor, MI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WDIV-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles N of Taylor. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Taylor, MI?

Fox is on channel 2 from WJBK, broadcasting from 15 miles N of Taylor. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Taylor, MI?

CW is on channel 50 from WKBD-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles N of Taylor. Estimated signal: good.

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

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Taylor; around 21 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 Taylor?

Point your antenna N, at about 11°. The main network towers for Taylor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Taylor?

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 Taylor?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Taylor?

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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