TV channels & antenna towers in Troy, Michigan

Troy has 36 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 WDIV-TV (NBC), 8.9 miles to the SSW.

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36TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

8.9 mito the closest tower

83,280population

Network channels in Troy

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWDIV-TVNBC	4	8.9 mi	198° SSW	Strong	Detroit, MI
FOXWJBKFox	2	11 mi	198° SSW	Good	Detroit, MI
ABCWXYZ-TVABC	7	11 mi	209° SSW	Strong	Detroit, MI
CBSWWJ-TVCBS	62	11 mi	186° S	Strong	Detroit, MI
IONWPXD-TVION	31	12 mi	224° SW	Strong	Ann Arbor, MI
CWWKBD-TVCW	50	12 mi	224° SW	Strong	Detroit, MI
NBCWEYI-TVNBC	25	51 mi	326° NW	Good	Saginaw, MI
CWWBSFCW	46	51 mi	326° NW	Good	Bay City, MI
CWWLAJCW	53.2	63 mi	276° W	Fair	Lansing, MI
CBSWLNS-TVCBS	6	63 mi	276° W	Fair	Lansing, MI
ABCWJRT-TVABC	12	63 mi	313° NW	Poor	Flint, MI
FOXWSMHFox	66	63 mi	313° NW	Fair	Flint, MI
CWWTVGCW	13.2	65 mi	192° SSW	Poor	Toledo, OH
CBSWTOLCBS	11	66 mi	190° S	Poor	Toledo, OH
NBCWNWO-TVNBC	24	66 mi	189° S	Fair	Toledo, OH
FOXWUPWFox	36	67 mi	193° SSW	Weak	Toledo, OH
CBSWNEM-TVCBS	5	69 mi	330° NNW	Weak	Bay City, MI

Over-the-air TV in Troy

Troy, Michigan has a population of about 83,300. There are 36 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 24 full-power, 3 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 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 21 farther out. Five of the 17 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 Troy

Point your antenna SSW, at about 198°. The main network towers for Troy 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 8.9 miles south of Troy (198° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Troy 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 Troy, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Troy

The farthest main network tower for Troy is WWJ-TV (CBS), 11 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.

WDIV-TV is only 8.9 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 Troy

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WTVSFull power	11 mi	186° S	Strong	Detroit, MI
WUDL-LDLow power	11 mi	186° S	Fair	Detroit, MI
WUDT-LDLow power	11 mi	186° S	Fair	Detroit, MI
WMYDFull power	11 mi	186° S	Strong	Detroit, MI
WHNE-LDLow power	11 mi	186° S	Fair	Detroit, MI
WDWO-CDClass A	12 mi	224° SW	Good	Detroit, MI
WADLFull power	14 mi	105° ESE	Strong	Mount Clemens, MI
WHPS-CDClass A	14 mi	172° S	Fair	Detroit, MI
WLPC-CDLow power	20 mi	164° SSE	Fair	Redford, MI
WXON-LDLow power	48 mi	326° NW	Poor	Flint, MI
W35DQ-DLow power	51 mi	322° NW	Poor	Midland, MI
WAQPFull power	62 mi	313° NW	Fair	Saginaw, MI
WKAR-TVFull power	65 mi	276° W	Weak	East Lansing, MI
WLNM-LDLow power	65 mi	276° W	Poor	Lansing, MI
WFFC-LDLow power	67 mi	325° NW	Poor	Midland, MI
WGTE-TVFull power	67 mi	193° SSW	Poor	Toledo, OH
WMNT-CDClass A	69 mi	197° SSW	Poor	Toledo, OH
WDTJ-LDLow power	69 mi	197° SSW	Poor	Toledo, OH
WDCQ-TVFull power	70 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Bad Axe, MI

How Troy compares with the rest of Michigan

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Troy ranks 47th of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 8.9 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, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Troy: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 186° S, the direction of WWJ-TV (CBS), 11 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 22 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 Troy, MI?

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

What channel is CBS in Troy, MI?

CBS is on channel 62 from WWJ-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles S of Troy. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Troy, MI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WDIV-TV, broadcasting from 8.9 miles SSW of Troy. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Troy, MI?

Fox is on channel 2 from WJBK, broadcasting from 11 miles SSW of Troy. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Troy, MI?

CW is on channel 50 from WKBD-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles SW of Troy. Estimated signal: strong.

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

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Troy; around 22 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 Troy?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 198°. The main network towers for Troy sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Troy?

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 Troy?

WDIV-TV is only 8.9 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 Troy?

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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