Antenna TV channels in Traverse City-Cadillac
28 stations broadcast free TV around Traverse City-Cadillac, carrying 21 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Traverse City-Cadillac
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 30% of people in the Traverse City-Cadillac market; about 70% need an attic or roof antenna. A typical home gets about 17 free channels from 10 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 94% | 65% |
| CBS | 82% | 22% |
| NBC | 93% | 74% |
| FOX | 67% | 48% |
| PBS | 86% | 71% |
| The CW | 3% | 0% |
| Telemundo | 0% | 0% |
Share of the market's 557k people, across its 147 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City ZIP 49686 | Indoor likely | west (281°, most) | 17 |
| Sault Ste. Marie ZIP 49783 | Attic or outdoor | south-southeast (158°) | 2 |
| Cadillac ZIP 49601 | Attic or outdoor | west (277°, most) | 18 |
| Ludington ZIP 49431 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (69°, most) | 22 |
| Manistee ZIP 49660 | Attic or outdoor | east (93°, most) | 13 |
| Petoskey ZIP 49770 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (55°) | 2 |
| Cheboygan ZIP 49721 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (31°, most) | 5 |
| Gaylord ZIP 49735 | Indoor likely | southwest (227°) | 12 |
| Boyne City ZIP 49712 | Roof | south (185°) | 5 |
| Clare ZIP 48617 | Roof | southeast (141°, most) | 41 |
| Rogers City ZIP 49779 | Attic or outdoor | north-northwest (344°, most) | 5 |
| Reed City ZIP 49677 | Attic or outdoor | north-northwest (340°, most) | 22 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Traverse City-Cadillac?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 9.1 also 10.1 | WWTV |
 NBC | 4.1 also 7.1, 29.2 | WTOM-TV |
 ABC | 7.2 also 8.1, 29.1 | WPBN-TV |
 FOX | 9.2 also 33.1 | WWTV |
 PBS | 21.1 also 27.1 | WCMW |
The best TV antenna for Traverse City-Cadillac
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 30% of people.
- 9 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (WGTQ, WWTV, WWUP-TV), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Cadillac, Ludington, Petoskey and nearby
Aim at the main tower site ( and others). From the largest towns around Traverse City-Cadillac:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac, MI | north-northwest (341°) | 37 mi |
| Ludington, MI | northeast (34°) | 67 mi |
| Petoskey, MI | southwest (218°) | 53 mi |
| Clare, MI | northwest (325°) | 79 mi |
10 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: WCMV (30 mi away), WPBN-TV (30 mi away), WGTU (30 mi away), WFQX-TV (46 mi away), WWTV (46 mi away), WFUP (54 mi away), WCMW (58 mi away), WTOM-TV (90 mi away), WGTQ (117 mi away), WWUP-TV (118 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Traverse City-Cadillac TV towers are
Map of 14 tower sites around Traverse City-Cadillac. The list below has every site.
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4 stations · 45 mi south-southeast of the centre
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3 stations · 4 mi west of the centre
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3 stations · 26 mi east of the centre
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3 stations · 38 mi south-southeast of the centre
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3 stations · 51 mi northeast of the centre
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3 stations · 116 mi northeast of the centre
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2 stations · 59 mi north-northeast of the centre
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1 station · 60 mi southwest of the centre
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1 station · 87 mi northeast of the centre
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1 station · 115 mi northeast of the centre
NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Traverse City-Cadillac
3 stations (W19EZ-D, W22EL-D, W30DQ-D) now send the newer NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) A newer broadcast format. Older TVs can't decode it, so stations also send the old format from a partner station. More in the glossary format. Older TVs can't decode it, so stations share: each channel that moved is also sent in the old format by a partner station (a Lighthouse (channel sharing) One station switches to NextGen TV and carries other stations' 3.0 versions; partners carry its old-format version. More in the glossary arrangement). Your TV shows the same number; at most you need a Rescan Asking your TV to search for channels again. Fixes most missing channels. More in the glossary .
W19EZ-D sends NextGen TV on RF 19
Our data lists no channels of its own on the NextGen signal yet.
W22EL-D sends NextGen TV on RF 22
Our data lists no channels of its own on the NextGen signal yet.
W30DQ-D sends NextGen TV on RF 30
Our data lists no channels of its own on the NextGen signal yet.
Every Traverse City-Cadillac station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (10)
- WTOM-TV Cheboygan, MI · UHF
- 4.1 NBC
- WPBN-TV Traverse City, MI · UHF
- 7.1 NBC
- 7.2 ABC
- 7.3 Comet
- 7.4 The Nest
- WGTQ Sault Ste. Marie, MI · VHF
- 8.1 ABC
- WWTV Cadillac, MI · VHF
- 9.1 CBS
- 9.2 Fox
- 9.3 MeTV
- 9.4 Laff
- 9.5 QVC
- 9.6 HSN
- 9.7 Grit
- WWUP-TV Sault Ste. Marie, MI · VHF
- 10.1 CBS
- WCMW Manistee, MI · UHF
- 21.1 PBS
- WCMV Cadillac, MI · UHF
- 27.1 PBS
- WGTU Traverse City, MI · UHF
- 29.1 ABC
- 29.2 NBC
- 29.3 Charge!
- 29.4 Roar
- WFQX-TV Cadillac, MI · UHF
- 33.1 Fox
- WFUP Vanderbilt, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Low power (17)
- WMNN-LD Lake City, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W14FD-D Traverse City, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W15DF-D Houghton Lake, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W16DN-D Traverse City, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W19EZ-D Houghton Lake, MI · UHF · NextGen TV
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W20DT-D Vanderbilt, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W22EL-D Vanderbilt, MI · UHF · NextGen TV
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W27DQ-D Elmhurst, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W27DU-D Traverse City, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W28DY-D Petoskey, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W28EJ-D Charles, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W30DQ-D Charles, MI · UHF · NextGen TV
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W31FA-D Elmhurst, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W31FI-D Traverse City, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W36FH-D Traverse City, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WGCP-LD Cadillac, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WXII-LD Cedar, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (1)
- W23FL-D Traverse City, MI · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Traverse City-Cadillac
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Traverse City-Cadillac?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Traverse City-Cadillac?
What is the best TV antenna for Traverse City-Cadillac?
Which way should I point my antenna in Traverse City-Cadillac?
Do I need a new TV for NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Traverse City-Cadillac?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- WXII-LD · facility 16651 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-09-14
- W16DN-D · facility 186363 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-10-06
- W23FL-D · facility 182741 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 8 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-10-06
- W27DU-D · facility 186364 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-10-04
- W36FH-D · facility 185195 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-01-27
- WCMV · facility 9922 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 576 kW · HAAT 393 m · licensed 2019-10-30
- WPBN-TV · facility 21253 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 850 kW · HAAT 393 m · licensed 2019-11-07 · newer construction permit granted
- WGTU · facility 59280 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 178.1 kW · HAAT 393 m · licensed 2023-10-12
- W14FD-D · facility 186365 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-08-29
- W31FI-D · facility 184808 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-07-11 · newer construction permit granted
- WMNN-LD · facility 184267 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-07-22
- WFQX-TV · facility 25396 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 200 kW · HAAT 422 m · licensed 2011-02-17 · newer construction permit granted
- WWTV · facility 26994 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 45 kW · HAAT 497 m · licensed 2011-05-18 · newer construction permit granted
- W19EZ-D · facility 184807 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-02-13
- W15DF-D · facility 184805 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-04-08
- WGCP-LD · facility 184126 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 14.43 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-04-15
- W22EL-D · facility 184927 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-05-05
- W20DT-D · facility 184928 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-06-21
- WFUP · facility 25395 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 100 kW · HAAT 324.6 m · licensed 2019-11-07 · reduced power
- W27DQ-D · facility 184934 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-10-06
- W31FA-D · facility 184943 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-10-06
- WCMW · facility 9913 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 68.3 kW · HAAT 134 m · licensed 2019-10-30
- WTOM-TV · facility 21254 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 250 kW · HAAT 194 m · licensed 2020-10-06
- WGTQ · facility 59279 · RF 8 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 60 kW · HAAT 288 m · licensed 2021-10-12
- WWUP-TV · facility 26993 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 25 kW · HAAT 370 m · licensed 2011-07-25 · newer construction permit granted
- W30DQ-D · facility 184940 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 10 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-05-05
- W28EJ-D · facility 184941 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-06-21
- W28DY-D · facility 28815 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.47 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2013-01-08 · newer construction permit granted
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.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out