You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 59840 (Hamilton, MT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 59840 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: N (5°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (5°), 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 59840
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K25LO-D Hamilton, MT · Low Power | 7.7 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | KECI-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 59.0 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | KUFM-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 44.4 mi | N (8°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | Cbs/Cw | KPAX-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 58.9 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | ABC | KTMF Missoula, MT · Full Power | 59.1 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | KXLF-TV Butte, MT · Full Power | 80.4 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | KTVM-TV Butte, MT · Full Power | 80.4 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30RO-D Missoula, MT · Low Power | 44.4 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K08PR-D Missoula, MT · Translator | 59.0 mi | N (4°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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