TV Channels in Helena, MT
ZIP Code: 59601 • Coordinates: 46.5307°N, 112.1994°W
Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-72 dBm · KXLF-TV
Recommended antenna
Rotator 190° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
KWYB
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-82 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 18-2
Sports Ch. 18-3
NBC
KTVM-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-73 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 06-3
Comet TV Ch. 06-2
ROAR Ch. 06-4
CBS
KXLF-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-72 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 04-5
Grit Ch. 04-3
ION Ch. 04-4
Busted Ch. 04-6
MTN Ch. 04-2
FOX
KWYB
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-82 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 18-1
Sports Ch. 18-3
PBS
KUHM-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-86 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 10-3
Montana Legislature Ch. 10-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 10-2
World Channel Ch. 10-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
KXLF-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-72 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 04-1
Court TV Ch. 04-5
Grit Ch. 04-3
Busted Ch. 04-6
MTN Ch. 04-2
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 | KXLF-TV BUTTE, MT | 04-1 1080i | CBSCourt TVGrit +3 | -72 dBm | Fair | 198° SSW |
| #2 | KXLF-TV BUTTE, MT | 04-1 1080i | CBSCourt TVGrit +3 | -72 dBm | Fair | 198° SSW |
| #3 | KTVM-TV BUTTE, MT | 06-1 1080i | NBCCharge!Comet TV +1 | -73 dBm | Fair | 198° SSW |
| #4 | KTVH-DT HELENA, MT | 12-1 1080i | NBCCourt TVBounce TV +3 | -75 dBm | Poor | 49° NE |
| #5 | KWYB BUTTE, MT | 18-1 720p | ABCFOXSports | -82 dBm | Poor | 198° SSW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
4 / 10
Signal varies 19 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 141° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Helena
Helena, Montana (59601) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KXLF-TV at -72 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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