ZIP 59602 46.7269° N  111.9083° W

TV Channels in Helena, MT

ZIP Code: 59602 • Coordinates: 46.7269°N, 111.9083°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-66 dBm · KTVH-DT
Reliability
8 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 8 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
KFBB-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-2
Sports Ch. 05-3
NBC
KTVH-DT
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-66 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 12-4
Bounce TV Ch. 12-3
ION Mystery Ch. 12-5
MTN Ch. 12-2
QVC Ch. 12-6
CBS
KRTV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-74 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
KFBB-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 05-1
Sports Ch. 05-3
PBS
KUHM-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-77 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
KRTV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-74 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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KTVH-DT
HELENA, MT
 12-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVBounce TV +3
-66 dBm Fair 55° NE
#2
KRTV
GREAT FALLS, MT
 03-1 1080i
CBSGritION +3
-74 dBm Fair 27° NNE
#3
KRTV
GREAT FALLS, MT
 03-1 1080i
CBSGritION +3
-74 dBm Fair 27° NNE
#4
KOOH-LD
 17 Other -75 dBm Poor 204° SSW
#5
K22OH-D
 22 Other -75 dBm Poor 298° WNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (171°)

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 8 dB
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About TV Reception in Helena

Helena, Montana (59602) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTVH-DT at -66 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