TV Channels in Columbus, MT
ZIP Code: 59019 • Coordinates: 45.6287°N, 109.2407°W
Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-28 dBm · K26GL-D
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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6 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
KSVI
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-70 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 06-4
CW+ Ch. 06-2
ION Mystery Ch. 06-3
NBC
K24FL-D
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-29 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Sports Ch. 08-2
CBS
K26GL-D
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-28 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 02-3
Busted Ch. 02-5
HSN Ch. 02-6
ION Plus Ch. 02-4
MTN Ch. 02-2
FOX
KHMT
Ch. 04-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 04-2
ION Ch. 04-4
Laff Ch. 04-3
PBS
KBGS-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-70 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 16-3
Montana Legislature Ch. 16-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 16-2
World Channel Ch. 16-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
KHMT
Ch. 04-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 04-1
Court TV Ch. 04-2
Laff Ch. 04-3
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | K26GL-D COLUMBUS, MT | 02-1 1080i | CBSGritBusted +3 | -28 dBm | Excellent | 262° W |
| #2 | K24FL-D COLUMBUS, MT | 08-1 1080i | NBCSports | -29 dBm | Excellent | 262° W |
| #3 | KTVQ BILLINGS, MT | 02-1 1080i | CBSGritBusted +3 | -55 dBm | Good | 76° ENE |
| #4 | KULR-TV BILLINGS, MT | 08-1 1080i | NBCSports | -60 dBm | Good | 76° ENE |
| #5 | KBGS-TV BILLINGS, MT | 16-1 1080i | PBSCreateMontana Legislature +2 | -70 dBm | Fair | 76° ENE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 40 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (174°)
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Columbus
Columbus, Montana (59019) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K26GL-D at -28 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely