ZIP 59635 46.5553° N  111.8142° W

TV Channels in East Helena, MT

ZIP Code: 59635 • Coordinates: 46.5553°N, 111.8142°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-71 dBm · KTVH-DT
Reliability
4 / 10
Signal varies 13 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 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
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-2
Sports Ch. 05-3
NBC
KTVH-DT
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-71 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
KXLF-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-74 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
KFBB-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 05-1
Sports Ch. 05-3
PBS
KUHM-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-81 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
-74 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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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
KTVH-DT
HELENA, MT
 12-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVBounce TV +3
-71 dBm Fair 16° NNE
#2
K04QX-D
TOWNSEND, MT
 12-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVBounce TV +3
-74 dBm Fair 135° SE
#3
KXLF-TV
BUTTE, MT
 04-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-74 dBm Fair 219° SW
#4
KXLF-TV
BUTTE, MT
 04-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-74 dBm Fair 219° SW
#5
KTVM-TV
BUTTE, MT
 06-1 1080i
NBCCharge!Comet TV +1
-75 dBm Poor 219° SW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
4 / 10

Signal varies 13 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (171°)

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in East Helena

East Helena, Montana (59635) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTVH-DT at -71 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