You can get 7 free channels in ZIP 59480 (Great Falls, MT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 59480 · 2 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: WNW (298°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (298°), 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 59480
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ABC | KFBB-TV Great Falls, MT · Full Power | 24.3 mi | NNW (336°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | KRTV Great Falls, MT · Full Power | 24.3 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | NBC | KTVH-DT Helena, MT · Full Power | 40.0 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CW | KUHM-TV Helena, MT · Full Power | 40.0 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | Local / LPTV | KUGF Great Falls, MT · Full Power | 24.3 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | Independent | KJJC Great Falls, MT · Full Power | 21.8 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBGF-LD Great Falls, MT · Low Power | 24.3 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
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