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TV channels & antenna towers in Wayland, Michigan

Wayland has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WXMI (Fox), 5.8 miles to the E.

Open Wayland in the live finder
32TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
5.8 mito the closest tower
4,166population

Network channels in Wayland

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWXMIFox17 5.8 mi81° E StrongGrand Rapids, MI
CBSWWMTCBS3 6.2 mi118° ESE GoodKalamazoo, MI
NBCWOOD-TVNBC8 6.9 mi82° E GoodGrand Rapids, MI
CWWOTVCW41.2 11 mi128° SE StrongBattle Creek, MI
IONWZPX-TVION43 11 mi128° SE StrongBattle Creek, MI
MeTVWLLAMeTV64.2 12 mi129° SE StrongKalamazoo, MI
ABCWZZMABC13 46 mi343° NNW FairGrand Rapids, MI
FOXWSYM-TVFox47 53 mi105° ESE GoodLansing, MI
NBCWILX-TVNBC10 57 mi106° ESE WeakOnondaga, MI
CWWLAJCW53.2 64 mi89° E WeakLansing, MI
CBSWLNS-TVCBS6 64 mi89° E WeakLansing, MI

Over-the-air TV in Wayland

Wayland, Michigan has a population of about 4,170. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 8 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Three of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Grand Rapids, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Grand Rapids's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 13 (WZZM), CBS on channel 3 (WWMT), NBC on channel 8 (WOOD-TV), Fox on channel 17 (WXMI), CW on channel 41.2 (WOTV), ION on channel 43 (WZPX-TV) and MeTV on channel 64.2 (WLLA). 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 Wayland

Point your antenna E, at about 93°. The main network towers for Wayland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WOTV, WZPX-TV and WLLA, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles southeast of Wayland (128° SE). 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 Wayland at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Wayland

The farthest main network tower for Wayland is WOOD-TV (NBC), 6.9 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WZZM (ABC), 46 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.

WXMI is only 5.8 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 Wayland

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WOLP-CDClass A6.9 mi 82° EGoodGrand Rapids, MI
WOGC-CDClass A19 mi 302° WNWWeakHolland, MI
WOHO-CDClass A19 mi 302° WNWWeakHolland, MI
WUHQ-LDLow power20 mi 352° NFairGrand Rapids, MI
WGVU-TVFull power23 mi 327° NNWFairGrand Rapids, MI
WTLJFull power24 mi 326° NNWGoodMuskegon, MI
WXSP-CDClass A24 mi 349° NNWFairGrand Rapids, MI
W27ED-DLow power24 mi 349° NNWFairGrand Rapids/Battle Creekrk - la-, MI
WUHO-LDLow power25 mi 176° SWeakKalamazoo, MI
WGVKFull power25 mi 181° SFairKalamazoo, MI
WOKZ-CDClass A26 mi 180° SPoorKalamazoo, MI
WOBC-CDClass A36 mi 137° SEPoorBattle Creek, MI
WJGP-LDLow power41 mi 157° SSEPoorKalamazoo, MI
WMKG-CDClass A45 mi 321° NWPoorMuskegon, MI
WOMS-CDClass A46 mi 332° NNWPoorMuskegon, MI
W18ER-DLow power51 mi 330° NNWPoorMuskegon, MI
WBWM-LDLow power57 mi 21° NNEPoorMt Pleasant, MI
WYGN-LDLow power61 mi 216° SWPoorBerrien Springs, MI
WKAR-TVFull power63 mi 88° EWeakEast Lansing, MI
WLNM-LDLow power63 mi 88° EPoorLansing, MI
W36FA-DLow power64 mi 342° NNWPoorHesperia, MI

How Wayland compares with the rest of Michigan

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Wayland ranks 238th of 447 places in Michigan: fewer than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 5.8 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 Kentwood, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Wayland: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 82° E, the direction of WOOD-TV (NBC), 6.9 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 15 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Wayland, MI?

ABC is on channel 13 from WZZM, broadcasting from 46 miles NNW of Wayland. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Wayland, MI?

CBS is on channel 3 from WWMT, broadcasting from 6.2 miles ESE of Wayland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Wayland, MI?

NBC is on channel 8 from WOOD-TV, broadcasting from 6.9 miles E of Wayland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Wayland, MI?

Fox is on channel 17 from WXMI, broadcasting from 5.8 miles E of Wayland. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Wayland, MI?

CW is on channel 41.2 from WOTV, broadcasting from 11 miles SE of Wayland. Estimated signal: strong.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Wayland; around 15 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 Wayland?

Point your antenna E, at about 93°. The main network towers for Wayland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Wayland?

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. Picking up ABC from up to 46 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Wayland?

WZZM (ABC), 46 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Wayland?

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

More: all TV stations in Michigan · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Wayland; signal estimates ignore terrain.