You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 59871 (Hamilton, MT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 59871 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: E (83°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (83°), 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 59871
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 | 66.5 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KTVM-TV Butte, MT · Full Power | 66.5 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K03IA-D Sula, MT · Translator | 9.9 mi | WSW (240°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | KECI-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 78.3 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | PBS | KUFM-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 63.3 mi | N (353°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K09YT-D Sula, MT · Translator | 9.9 mi | WSW (240°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | Cbs/Cw | KPAX-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 78.3 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | ABC | KWYB Butte, MT · Full Power | 66.5 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | ABC | KTMF Missoula, MT · Full Power | 78.4 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K05ML-D Sula, MT · Translator | 9.9 mi | WSW (240°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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