ZIP 59101 45.6071° N  108.3415° W

TV Channels in Billings, MT

ZIP Code: 59101 • Coordinates: 45.6071°N, 108.3415°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-23 dBm · KTVQ
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 1° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

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
-24 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 06-4
CW+ Ch. 06-2
ION Mystery Ch. 06-3
NBC
KULR-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-33 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Sports Ch. 08-2
CBS
KTVQ
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-23 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
-30 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
-69 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
-30 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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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KTVQ
BILLINGS, MT
 02-1 1080i
CBSGritBusted +3
-23 dBm Excellent 333° NNW
#2
KSVI
BILLINGS, MT
 06-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVCW+ +1
-24 dBm Excellent 0° N
#3
KHMT
HARDIN, MT
 04-1 720p
FOXCourt TVION +1
-30 dBm Excellent 47° NE
#4
KHMT
HARDIN, MT
 04-1 720p
FOXCourt TVION +1
-30 dBm Excellent 47° NE
#5
KULR-TV
BILLINGS, MT
 08-1 1080i
NBCSports
-33 dBm Excellent 333° NNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
10 / 10

Signal varies 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 1° · N · Spread 46°

Towers within 46° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
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About TV Reception in Billings

Billings, Montana (59101) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTVQ at -23 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