ZIP 59874 47.8071° N  115.6004° W

TV Channels in Trout Creek, MT

ZIP Code: 59874 • Coordinates: 47.8071°N, 115.6004°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-80 dBm · KCFW-TV
Reliability
6 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 28° NNE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 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
KXLY-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 720p
-85 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
KCFW-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-80 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 09-3
Comet TV Ch. 09-2
CBS
KAJJ-CD
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-97 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
-93 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 28-2
MyN Ch. 28-2
PBS
KCDT
Ch. 18-1 · 1080i
-88 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 18-3
Educational Ch. 18-3
PBS Encore Ch. 18-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 18-5
World Channel Ch. 18-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
K05NE-D
Ch. 28-1 · 720p
-93 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 28-1
Antenna TV Ch. 28-2
ION
KAJJ-CD
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-97 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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KCFW-TV
KALISPELL, MT
 09-1 1080i
NBCCharge!Comet TV
-80 dBm Poor 76° ENE
#2
KXLY-TV
SPOKANE, WA
 04-1 720p
ABCDablHSN +4
-85 dBm No Signal 277° W
#3
KCFW-TV
KALISPELL, MT
 09-1 1080i
NBCCharge!Comet TV
-86 dBm No Signal 76° ENE
#4
KCDT
COEUR D'ALENE, ID
 18-1 1080i
PBSCreateEducational +3
-88 dBm No Signal 265° W
#5
K06QF-D
HERON, MT
 04-1 720p
ABCDablHSN +4
-89 dBm No Signal 342° NNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
6 / 10

Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 28° · NNE · Spread 123°

Towers spread 123° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 5 dB
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About TV Reception in Trout Creek

Trout Creek, Montana (59874) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCFW-TV at -80 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