You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 59866 (Plains, MT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 59866 · 0 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: ESE (113°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (113°), 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 59866
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | NBC | KECI-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 56.6 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29ID-D Weeksville, MT · Translator | 12.4 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31KQ-D Plains, MT · Translator | 12.4 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34PQ-D Plains, MT · Translator | 12.4 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | Cbs/Cw | KPAX-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 56.6 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | NBC | KCFW-TV Kalispell, MT · Full Power | 58.1 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | PBS | KUFM-TV Missoula, MT · Full Power | 65.6 mi | SE (124°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | ABC | KTMF Missoula, MT · Full Power | 56.6 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | ABC | KXLY-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 101.1 mi | WNW (294°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K08PR-D Missoula, MT · Translator | 56.7 mi | ESE (113°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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