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TV channels & antenna towers in Yale, Michigan

Yale has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WADL, 40 miles to the S.

Open Yale in the live finder
26TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
40 mito the closest tower
1,905population

Network channels in Yale

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWEYI-TVNBC25 47 mi278° W GoodSaginaw, MI
CWWBSFCW46 47 mi278° W GoodBay City, MI
NBCWDIV-TVNBC4 49 mi205° SSW GoodDetroit, MI
CBSWWJ-TVCBS62 51 mi202° SSW GoodDetroit, MI
FOXWJBKFox2 51 mi205° SSW FairDetroit, MI
ABCWXYZ-TVABC7 51 mi207° SSW GoodDetroit, MI
IONWPXD-TVION31 52 mi210° SSW GoodAnn Arbor, MI
CWWKBD-TVCW50 52 mi210° SSW GoodDetroit, MI
CBSWNEM-TVCBS5 58 mi294° WNW FairBay City, MI
ABCWJRT-TVABC12 64 mi277° W PoorFlint, MI
FOXWSMHFox66 65 mi276° W WeakFlint, MI

Over-the-air TV in Yale

With roughly 1,910 residents, Yale is a small community in Michigan. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 26 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 2 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Yale, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 24 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 4 (WDIV-TV), Fox on channel 2 (WJBK), CW on channel 46 (WBSF) 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 Yale

Point your antenna SSW, at about 205°. The main network towers for Yale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WEYI-TV and WBSF, transmit from the same tower site about 47 miles west of Yale (278° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Yale at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Yale

The farthest main network tower for Yale is WXYZ-TV (ABC), 51 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Yale

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WADLFull power40 mi 187° SGoodMount Clemens, MI
WXON-LDLow power45 mi 274° WPoorFlint, MI
W35DQ-DLow power49 mi 275° WPoorMidland, MI
WTVSFull power51 mi 202° SSWGoodDetroit, MI
WUDL-LDLow power51 mi 202° SSWPoorDetroit, MI
WUDT-LDLow power51 mi 202° SSWPoorDetroit, MI
WMYDFull power51 mi 202° SSWGoodDetroit, MI
WHNE-LDLow power51 mi 202° SSWPoorDetroit, MI
WDWO-CDClass A52 mi 210° SSWPoorDetroit, MI
WDCQ-TVFull power52 mi 304° WNWFairBad Axe, MI
WHPS-CDClass A52 mi 198° SSWPoorDetroit, MI
WLPC-CDLow power57 mi 193° SSWPoorRedford, MI
WFFC-LDLow power59 mi 288° WNWPoorMidland, MI
WAQPFull power64 mi 276° WFairSaginaw, MI
WKNX-LDLow power66 mi 302° WNWPoorBay City, MI

How Yale compares with the rest of Michigan

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Yale ranks 268th of 447 places in Michigan: fewer than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 47 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

19% of Michigan's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Port Huron, 22 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Yale: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 207° SSW, the direction of WXYZ-TV (ABC), 51 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 14 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 Yale, MI?

ABC is on channel 7 from WXYZ-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles SSW of Yale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Yale, MI?

CBS is on channel 62 from WWJ-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles SSW of Yale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Yale, MI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WDIV-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles SSW of Yale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Yale, MI?

Fox is on channel 2 from WJBK, broadcasting from 51 miles SSW of Yale. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Yale, MI?

CW is on channel 46 from WBSF, broadcasting from 47 miles W of Yale. Estimated signal: good.

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

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Yale; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Yale?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 205°. The main network towers for Yale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Yale?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Yale?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Yale?

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 Yale; signal estimates ignore terrain.