You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 59601 (Helena, MT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 59601 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SSE (159°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (159°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 59601
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | NBC | KTVH-DT Helena, MT · Full Power | 31.0 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | CW | KUHM-TV Helena, MT · Full Power | 31.0 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | ABC | KWYB Butte, MT · Full Power | 38.0 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | KXLF-TV Butte, MT · Full Power | 38.0 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KTVM-TV Butte, MT · Full Power | 38.0 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K07AAR-D Helena, MT · Translator | 18.5 mi | NNE (27°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33OP-D Helena, MT · Translator | 18.5 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KHBB-LD Helena, MT · Low Power | 18.5 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXLH-LD Helena, MT · Low Power | 31.0 mi | NE (49°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22OH-D Helena, MT · Low Power | 18.4 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12YJ-D Helena, MT · Translator | 18.5 mi | NNE (27°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24MP-D Butte, MT · Translator | 38.0 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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