ZIP 59859 47.5198° N  114.7952° W

TV Channels in Plains, MT

ZIP Code: 59859 • Coordinates: 47.5198°N, 114.7952°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-76 dBm · KECI-TV
Reliability
4 / 10
Signal varies 12 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
K03DJ-D
Ch. 04-1 · 720p
-83 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 04-5
HSN Ch. 04-7
Heroes & Icons Ch. 04-3
Me-TV Ch. 04-2
QVC Ch. 04-6
Start TV Ch. 04-4
NBC
KECI-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-76 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
-78 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
K05NE-D
Ch. 28-1 · 720p
-80 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 28-2
MyN Ch. 28-2
PBS
K08OY-D
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-86 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 11-3
Montana Legislature Ch. 11-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 11-2
World Channel Ch. 11-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
K05NE-D
Ch. 28-1 · 720p
-80 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 28-1
Antenna TV Ch. 28-2
ION
KPAX-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-78 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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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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
-76 dBm Poor 133° SE
#2
KCFW-TV
KALISPELL, MT
 09-1 1080i
NBCCharge!Comet TV
-77 dBm Poor 30° NNE
#3
KPAX-TV
MISSOULA, MT
 08-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-78 dBm Poor 133° SE
#4
KPAX-TV
MISSOULA, MT
 08-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-78 dBm Poor 133° SE
#5
K05GM-D
PLAINS-PARADISE, MT
 08-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-79 dBm Poor 273° W
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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 12 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (152°)

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

Plains, Montana (59859) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KECI-TV at -76 dBm, rated as "Poor" 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