You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 59848 (Plains, MT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 59848 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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 (75°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (75°), 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 59848
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | NBC | KCFW-TV Kalispell, MT · Full Power | 25.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14NJ-D Hot Springs, MT · Translator | 5.5 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | KECI-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 57.3 mi | SSE (146°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K11IL-D Bitterroot Range, Et, MT · Translator | 12.4 mi | SSE (147°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K02RJ-D Kalispell & Lakeside, MT · Translator | 25.7 mi | NE (36°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30PT-D Kalispell & Lakeside, MT · Translator | 25.7 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | Local / LPTV | KUKL-TV Kalispell, MT · Full Power | 25.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAJJ-CD Kalispell, MT · Class A | 25.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | Cbs/Cw | KPAX-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 57.4 mi | SSE (146°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | ABC | KTMF Missoula, MT · Full Power | 57.3 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | PBS | KUFM-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 71.1 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27MS-D Pablo/Ronan, MT · Translator | 20.1 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15NI-D Plains, MT · Translator | 24.6 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24OX-D Plains, MT · Translator | 24.6 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31KQ-D Plains, MT · Translator | 24.6 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19GD-D Kalispell & Lakeside, MT · Translator | 25.7 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28OG-D Kalispell & Lakeside, MT · Translator | 25.7 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32HH-D Kalispell, MT · Translator | 25.7 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29ND-D Hot Springs, MT · Translator | 12.4 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31PD-D Whitefish, Etc., MT · Translator | 25.8 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33OR-D St. Ignatius, MT · Translator | 26.9 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K08PR-D Missoula, MT · Translator | 57.4 mi | SE (146°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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