TV channels & antenna towers in Utica, Michigan
Utica has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WADL, 8.9 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Utica
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWDIV-TVNBC | 4 | 13 mi | 221° SW | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| CBSWWJ-TVCBS | 62 | 14 mi | 210° SSW | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| FOXWJBKFox | 2 | 15 mi | 219° SW | Good | Detroit, MI |
| ABCWXYZ-TVABC | 7 | 15 mi | 226° SW | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| IONWPXD-TVION | 31 | 17 mi | 235° SW | Good | Ann Arbor, MI |
| CWWKBD-TVCW | 50 | 17 mi | 235° SW | Good | Detroit, MI |
| NBCWEYI-TVNBC | 25 | 54 mi | 320° NW | Good | Saginaw, MI |
| CWWBSFCW | 46 | 54 mi | 320° NW | Good | Bay City, MI |
| ABCWJRT-TVABC | 12 | 67 mi | 309° NW | Poor | Flint, MI |
| FOXWSMHFox | 66 | 67 mi | 308° NW | Weak | Flint, MI |
| CWWTVGCW | 13.2 | 68 mi | 197° SSW | Poor | Toledo, OH |
| CBSWTOLCBS | 11 | 68 mi | 195° SSW | Poor | Toledo, OH |
| NBCWNWO-TVNBC | 24 | 68 mi | 194° SSW | Weak | Toledo, OH |
| CWWLAJCW | 53.2 | 68 mi | 274° W | Weak | Lansing, MI |
| CBSWLNS-TVCBS | 6 | 68 mi | 274° W | Weak | Lansing, MI |
Over-the-air TV in Utica
Utica is a town of about 4,940 people in Michigan. There are 29 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 20 full-power, 2 Class A and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.
15 of them are within 25 miles of Utica, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 15 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). 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 Utica
Point your antenna SW, at about 219°. The main network towers for Utica 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 13 miles southwest of Utica (221° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Utica at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Utica, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Utica
The farthest main network tower for Utica is WXYZ-TV (ABC), 15 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.
WADL 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 Utica
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 | 8.9 mi | 124° ESE | Strong | Mount Clemens, MI |
| WTVSFull power | 14 mi | 210° SSW | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| WUDL-LDLow power | 14 mi | 210° SSW | Fair | Detroit, MI |
| WUDT-LDLow power | 14 mi | 210° SSW | Fair | Detroit, MI |
| WMYDFull power | 14 mi | 210° SSW | Strong | Detroit, MI |
| WHNE-LDLow power | 14 mi | 210° SSW | Fair | Detroit, MI |
| WHPS-CDClass A | 16 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | Detroit, MI |
| WDWO-CDClass A | 17 mi | 235° SW | Fair | Detroit, MI |
| WLPC-CDLow power | 20 mi | 182° S | Fair | Redford, MI |
| WXON-LDLow power | 50 mi | 319° NW | Poor | Flint, MI |
| W35DQ-DLow power | 54 mi | 317° NW | Poor | Midland, MI |
| WAQPFull power | 66 mi | 309° NW | Weak | Saginaw, MI |
| WFFC-LDLow power | 69 mi | 320° NW | Poor | Midland, MI |
| WGTE-TVFull power | 70 mi | 197° SSW | Poor | Toledo, OH |
How Utica compares with the rest of Michigan
With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Utica ranks 181st of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Shelby, 3.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Utica: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 226° SW, the direction of WXYZ-TV (ABC), 15 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 17 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 Utica, MI?
ABC is on channel 7 from WXYZ-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SW of Utica. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Utica, MI?
CBS is on channel 62 from WWJ-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles SSW of Utica. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Utica, MI?
NBC is on channel 4 from WDIV-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Utica. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Utica, MI?
Fox is on channel 2 from WJBK, broadcasting from 15 miles SW of Utica. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Utica, MI?
CW is on channel 50 from WKBD-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles SW of Utica. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Utica?
29 transmitters within 70 miles of Utica; around 17 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 Utica?
Point your antenna SW, at about 219°. The main network towers for Utica sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Utica?
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 Utica?
WADL 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 Utica?
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.
TV channels in nearby Michigan cities
- Shelby3.1 mi
- Sterling Heights3.2 mi
- Troy6.1 mi
- Rochester Hills6.3 mi
- Rochester6.3 mi
- Clinton Township6.4 mi
- Fraser7.4 mi
- Mount Clemens8.2 mi
- Clawson8.6 mi
- Warren9.4 mi
- Center Line9.8 mi
- Roseville10 mi
- Madison Heights10 mi
- Birmingham11 mi
- Royal Oak11 mi
- Auburn Hills11 mi
- Berkley11 mi
- Saint Clair Shores12 mi
- Eastpointe12 mi
- Hazel Park12 mi
- Beverly Hills12 mi
- Huntington Woods12 mi
- Ferndale13 mi
- Pontiac13 mi
More: all TV stations in Michigan · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Utica; signal estimates ignore terrain.