ZIP 59820 46.8975° N  114.6091° W

TV Channels in Alberton, MT

ZIP Code: 59820 • Coordinates: 46.8975°N, 114.6091°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-71 dBm · KECI-TV
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 68° ENE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 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
KTMF
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-81 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 23-2
Sports Ch. 23-3
NBC
KECI-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-71 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 13-3
Comet TV Ch. 13-2
ROAR Ch. 13-4
The Nest Ch. 13-5
CBS
KPAX-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-73 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 08-5
Grit Ch. 08-3
ION Ch. 08-4
Busted Ch. 08-6
MTN Ch. 08-2
FOX
KTMF
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-81 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 23-1
Sports Ch. 23-3
PBS
K04QV-D
Ch. 04-2 · 480i
-81 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Retro TV Ch. 04-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
KPAX-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-73 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 08-1
Court TV Ch. 08-5
Grit Ch. 08-3
Busted Ch. 08-6
MTN Ch. 08-2
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
KECI-TV
MISSOULA, MT
 13-1 1080i
NBCCharge!Comet TV +2
-71 dBm Fair 73° ENE
#2
KPAX-TV
MISSOULA, MT
 08-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-73 dBm Fair 73° ENE
#3
KPAX-TV
MISSOULA, MT
 08-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-73 dBm Fair 73° ENE
#4
KECI-TV
MISSOULA, MT
 13-1 1080i
NBCCharge!Comet TV +2
-77 dBm Poor 73° ENE
#5
K04QV-D
THOMPSON FALLS, MT
 04-2 480i
PBSRetro TV
-81 dBm Poor 323° NW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 68° · ENE · Spread 104°

Towers spread 104° - rotator recommended

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

Alberton, Montana (59820) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KECI-TV 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