You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 81401 (Montrose, CO)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 81401 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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 81401
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | CBS | KREY-TV Montrose, CO · Full Power | 4.7 mi | W (272°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35NS-D Montrose, CO · Translator | 10.1 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | ABC | KLML Grand Junction, CO · Full Power | 45.2 mi | NW (325°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28AD-D Montrose, CO · Translator | 4.7 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21JK-D Montrose, CO · Translator | 27.5 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23NW-D Montrose, CO · Translator | 27.5 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | NBC | KKCO Grand Junction, CO · Translator | 25.5 mi | NNE (13°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32CW-D Montrose, CO · Translator | 27.4 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | Local / LPTV | KJCT-CD Grand Junction, CO · Class A | 45.2 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Montrose, CO Free TV Channels (5.9 mi from ZIP 81401 center) · Browse all Colorado cities & ZIPs.
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