ZIP 59242 48.4112° N  104.4434° W

TV Channels in Homestead, MT

ZIP Code: 59242 • Coordinates: 48.4112°N, 104.4434°W

Channels available
4 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-64 dBm · KWSE
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 131° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 10 dB
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Major Network Coverage

4 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
Not Available
NBC
KUMV-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 08-2
Me-TV Ch. 08-3
CBS
KXMD-TV
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 11-3
CW+ Ch. 11-2
ION Mystery Ch. 11-4
FOX
KUMV-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 08-1
Me-TV Ch. 08-3
PBS
KWSE
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 04-2
MN Channel Ch. 04-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 04-4
World Channel Ch. 04-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
Not Available
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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KWSE
WILLISTON, ND
 04-1 1080i
PBSCreateMN Channel +2
-64 dBm Good 126° SE
#2
KXMD-TV
WILLISTON, ND
 11-1 1080i
CBSLaffCW+ +1
-74 dBm Fair 126° SE
#3
KUMV-TV
WILLISTON, ND
 08-2 720p
FOXNBCMe-TV
-76 dBm Poor 125° SE
#4
KUMV-TV
WILLISTON, ND
 08-2 720p
FOXNBCMe-TV
-76 dBm Poor 125° SE
#5
K05KK-D
POPLAR, MT
 05-1 1080i
PBS
-80 dBm Poor 236° SW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 131° · SE · Spread 105°

Towers spread 105° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 10 dB
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About TV Reception in Homestead

Homestead, Montana (59242) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KWSE at -64 dBm, rated as "Good" 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