ZIP 59911 47.8643° N  113.8846° W

TV Channels in Swan Lake, MT

ZIP Code: 59911 • Coordinates: 47.8643°N, 113.8846°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-73 dBm · KCFW-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 239° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 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
KTMF
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-87 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 23-2
Sports Ch. 23-3
NBC
KCFW-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-73 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 09-3
Comet TV Ch. 09-2
CBS
KPAX-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-79 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
-87 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 23-1
Sports Ch. 23-3
PBS
KUKL-TV
Ch. 46-1 · 1080i
-84 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 46-3
Montana Legislature Ch. 46-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 46-2
World Channel Ch. 46-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
K02RJ-D
Ch. 28-1 · 720p
-90 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 28-1
Antenna TV Ch. 28-2
ION
KPAX-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-79 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
-73 dBm Fair 295° WNW
#2
KECI-TV
MISSOULA, MT
 13-1 1080i
NBCCharge!Comet TV +2
-77 dBm Poor 186° S
#3
KCFW-TV
KALISPELL, MT
 09-1 1080i
NBCCharge!Comet TV
-78 dBm Poor 295° WNW
#4
KPAX-TV
MISSOULA, MT
 08-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-79 dBm Poor 186° S
#5
KPAX-TV
MISSOULA, MT
 08-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-79 dBm Poor 186° S
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

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

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 239° · WSW · Spread 56°

Towers within 56° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
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About TV Reception in Swan Lake

Swan Lake, Montana (59911) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCFW-TV at -73 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