You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 59837 (Deer Lodge, MT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 59837 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: NW (304°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (304°), 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 59837
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | CBS | KXLF-TV Butte, MT · Full Power | 54.2 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | KECI-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 48.0 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KTVM-TV Butte, MT · Full Power | 54.2 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | KUFM-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 37.6 mi | WNW (300°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | Cbs/Cw | KPAX-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 48.0 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | ABC | KTMF Missoula, MT · Full Power | 48.1 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | ABC | KWYB Butte, MT · Full Power | 54.3 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | KTVH-DT Helena, MT · Full Power | 77.5 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K08PR-D Missoula, MT · Translator | 48.0 mi | NW (314°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CW | KUHM-TV Helena, MT · Full Power | 77.5 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22MI-D Drummond, MT · Translator | 7.4 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26KA-D Drummond, MT · Translator | 7.4 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28QZ-D Drummond, MT · Translator | 7.4 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35JT-D Drummond, MT · Translator | 7.4 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16OD-D Philipsburg, MT · Translator | 18.8 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17JS-D Philipsburg, MT · Translator | 18.8 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27PN-D Philipsburg, MT · Translator | 18.8 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30KY-D Philipsburg, MT · Translator | 18.8 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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