You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 59843 (Deer Lodge, MT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 59843 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: S (179°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (179°), 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 59843
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 | 61.9 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | KUFM-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 45.5 mi | W (266°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | KXLF-TV Butte, MT · Full Power | 64.5 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | KECI-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 48.5 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | KTVM-TV Butte, MT · Full Power | 64.5 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | Cbs/Cw | KPAX-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 48.5 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | ABC | KTMF Missoula, MT · Full Power | 48.5 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CW | KUHM-TV Helena, MT · Full Power | 61.9 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30RO-D Missoula, MT · Low Power | 45.5 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Deer Lodge, MT Free TV Channels (34.2 mi from ZIP 59843 center) · Browse all Montana cities & ZIPs.
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