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What channel is NBC on antenna in Lansing?

NBC is channel 10.1 (WILX-TV).

It broadcasts on RF 10 (VHF), which any digital TV can receive.

Our terrain predictions put NBC on WILX-TV within antenna reach of about 100% of people in the Lansing market, and an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 0% (an estimate, not yet checked against real scans). Check your ZIP.

Updated from FCC data

Lost NBC? Rescan your TV first

Most missing channels come back after a Rescan Asking your TV to search for channels again. Fixes most missing channels. More in the glossary . If NBC still doesn't appear, the antenna needs to point toward the WILX-TV tower and handle VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary .

Where NBC 10.1 comes from

  • Works on any digital TV

    WILX-TV RF 10 · VHF

    WILX-TV's own transmitter.

Which way to point for NBC around Lansing

Aim at the WILX-TV tower . It stands apart from the main tower site, so it may need its own aim.

FromPointDistance
Jackson, MI north-northwest (328°) 16 mi
Howell, MI west-southwest (251°) 34 mi
Charlotte, MI east-southeast (123°) 16 mi
Mason, MI southwest (215°) 12 mi
Grand Ledge, MI south-southeast (158°) 23 mi
St. Johns, MI south (181°) 39 mi
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The antenna you need for NBC in Lansing

NBC reaches ordinary TVs on VHF, so choose an antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF; many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF. Close to the towers an indoor antenna by a window often works; farther out, height matters most: attic beats window, roof beats attic.

The best antenna for all of Lansing · VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary

More free channels from WILX-TV

  • 10.2 MeTV
  • 10.3 Heroes & Icons
  • 10.4 Ion
  • 10.5 365BLK
  • 10.6 True Crime Network
  • 10.7 Outlaw

Other networks in Lansing

All 22 antenna channels in Lansing

Questions about NBC in Lansing

What channel is NBC on antenna in Lansing?
NBC is channel 10.1 (WILX-TV) in Lansing. It broadcasts on RF 10 (VHF), which any digital TV can receive.
Why did NBC 10.1 disappear from my TV?
Run a channel rescan first. If it is still missing, check that your antenna points toward the WILX-TV tower and that it handles VHF.
What antenna do I need for NBC in Lansing?
An antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF, aimed at the WILX-TV tower. Height matters more than brand: indoor close in, attic or roof farther out.

Where this comes from

  • Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
  • Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
  • Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
  • Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).

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