You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 59317 (Colstrip, MT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 59317 · 1 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: ENE (57°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (57°), 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 59317
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 | K18JE-D Broadus, MT · Translator | 9.3 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K06AA-D Broadus, MT · Translator | 9.3 mi | ENE (57°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K08JV-D Broadus, MT · Translator | 9.3 mi | ENE (57°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K03CS-D Broadus, MT · Translator | 9.3 mi | ENE (57°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | ABC | KSGW-TV Sheridan, WY · Full Power | 92.4 mi | WSW (238°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10AC-D Ashland, MT · Translator | 27.2 mi | NW (312°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14RX-D Ashland, MT · Translator | 27.3 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16MY-D Ashland, MT · Translator | 27.3 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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