TV channels & antenna towers in Woodland Beach, Michigan

Woodland Beach has 27 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 WTVG (CW), 18 miles to the SSW.

27TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
18 mito the closest tower
2,049population

Network channels in Woodland Beach

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWTVGCW13.2 18 mi196° SSW FairToledo, OH
CBSWTOLCBS11 19 mi191° S FairToledo, OH
NBCWNWO-TVNBC24 19 mi187° S GoodToledo, OH
FOXWUPWFox36 21 mi199° SSW GoodToledo, OH
CBSWWJ-TVCBS62 36 mi12° NNE GoodDetroit, MI
FOXWJBKFox2 36 mi8° N FairDetroit, MI
ABCWXYZ-TVABC7 37 mi5° N GoodDetroit, MI
IONWPXD-TVION31 38 mi0° N GoodAnn Arbor, MI
CWWKBD-TVCW50 38 mi0° N GoodDetroit, MI
NBCWDIV-TVNBC4 38 mi8° N GoodDetroit, MI
ABCWPNM-CDABC35 63 mi209° SSW PoorLeipsic, OH

Over-the-air TV in Woodland Beach

Woodland Beach is a small community of about 2,050 people in Michigan. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 27 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 4 Class A, 6 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 11 at good or strong strength.

7 of them are within 25 miles of Woodland Beach, 16 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Detroit, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Detroit's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 7 (WXYZ-TV), CBS on channel 62 (WWJ-TV), NBC on channel 24 (WNWO-TV), Fox on channel 36 (WUPW), 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 Woodland Beach

The main network towers around Woodland Beach are in different directions: ABC 5° N (37 mi), CBS 12° NNE (36 mi), NBC 187° S (19 mi) and Fox 199° SSW (21 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WTVG, WTOL and WUPW, transmit from the same tower site about 18 miles south of Woodland Beach (196° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Woodland Beach 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 Woodland Beach, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Woodland Beach

The farthest main network tower for Woodland Beach is WXYZ-TV (ABC), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Woodland Beach

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WGTE-TVFull power20 mi 197° SSWGoodToledo, OH
WMNT-CDClass A23 mi 210° SSWFairToledo, OH
WDTJ-LDLow power23 mi 211° SSWFairToledo, OH
WLPC-CDLow power30 mi 27° NNEWeakRedford, MI
WHPS-CDClass A34 mi 18° NNEFairDetroit, MI
WTVSFull power36 mi 12° NNEGoodDetroit, MI
WUDL-LDLow power36 mi 12° NNEWeakDetroit, MI
WUDT-LDLow power36 mi 12° NNEPoorDetroit, MI
WMYDFull power36 mi 12° NNEGoodDetroit, MI
WHNE-LDLow power36 mi 12° NNEPoorDetroit, MI
WDWO-CDClass A38 mi 0° NWeakDetroit, MI
WLMBFull power39 mi 250° WSWGoodToledo, OH
WDMY-LDTranslator39 mi 250° WSWPoorToledo, OH
WADLFull power48 mi 27° NNEFairMount Clemens, MI
WFND-LDLow power60 mi 197° SSWPoorFindlay, OH
WBGU-TVFull power63 mi 209° SSWWeakBowling Green, OH

How Woodland Beach compares with the rest of Michigan

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Woodland Beach ranks 152nd of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Monroe, 4.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Woodland Beach: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 5° N, the direction of WXYZ-TV (ABC), 37 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 18 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 Woodland Beach, MI?

ABC is on channel 7 from WXYZ-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles N of Woodland Beach. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Woodland Beach, MI?

CBS is on channel 62 from WWJ-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles NNE of Woodland Beach. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Woodland Beach, MI?

NBC is on channel 24 from WNWO-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles S of Woodland Beach. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Woodland Beach, MI?

Fox is on channel 36 from WUPW, broadcasting from 21 miles SSW of Woodland Beach. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Woodland Beach, MI?

CW is on channel 50 from WKBD-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles N of Woodland Beach. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Woodland Beach?

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Woodland Beach; 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 Woodland Beach?

The main network towers around Woodland Beach are in different directions: ABC 5° N (37 mi), CBS 12° NNE (36 mi), NBC 187° S (19 mi) and Fox 199° SSW (21 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Woodland Beach?

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. The towers are spread over about 185° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Woodland Beach?

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 Woodland Beach?

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 Woodland Beach; signal estimates ignore terrain.