ZIP 59527 48.0417° N  108.7916° W

TV Channels in Hays, MT

ZIP Code: 59527 • Coordinates: 48.0417°N, 108.7916°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-92 dBm · K18KT-D
Reliability
3 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 317° NW
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
K22LD-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-93 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-2
Sports Ch. 05-3
NBC
K24KU-D
Ch. 50-1 · 1080i
-93 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 50-3
Bounce TV Ch. 50-2
Busted Ch. 50-5
ION Mystery Ch. 50-4
QVC Ch. 50-6
CBS
K09ZB-D
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-93 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 03-3
ION Ch. 03-4
Laff Ch. 03-5
HSN Ch. 03-6
MTN Ch. 03-2
FOX
K22LD-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-93 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 05-1
Sports Ch. 05-3
PBS
K18KT-D
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-92 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 09-3
Montana Legislature Ch. 09-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 09-2
World Channel Ch. 09-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
K09ZB-D
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-93 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 03-1
Grit Ch. 03-3
Laff Ch. 03-5
HSN Ch. 03-6
MTN Ch. 03-2
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
K18KT-D
CHINOOK, MT
 09-1 1080i
PBSCreateMontana Legislature +2
-92 dBm No Signal 323° NW
#2
K09ZB-D
HAVRE, MT
 03-1 1080i
CBSGritION +3
-93 dBm No Signal 307° NW
#3
K09ZB-D
HAVRE, MT
 03-1 1080i
CBSGritION +3
-93 dBm No Signal 307° NW
#4
K22LD-D
CHINOOK, MT
 05-1 720p
ABCFOXSports
-93 dBm No Signal 323° NW
#5
K22LD-D
CHINOOK, MT
 05-1 720p
ABCFOXSports
-93 dBm No Signal 323° NW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
3 / 10

Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 317° · NW · Spread 10°

Towers clustered within 10°

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

Hays, Montana (59527) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K18KT-D at -92 dBm, rated as "No Signal" 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