ZIP 81401 38.5150° N  107.7661° W

TV Channels in Montrose, CO

ZIP Code: 81401 • Coordinates: 38.5150°N, 107.7661°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-53 dBm · KKCO
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 28 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 306° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
K28AD-D
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 08-3
CW+ Ch. 08-2
NBC
KKCO
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-53 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 11-3
Me-TV Ch. 11-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 11-5
Outlaw Ch. 11-4
CBS
KFQX
Ch. 04-2 · 1080i
-58 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 04-1
Grit Ch. 04-4
ION Mystery Ch. 04-3
FOX
KFQX
Ch. 04-2 · 1080i
-58 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 04-2
Grit Ch. 04-4
ION Mystery Ch. 04-3
PBS
KRMJ
Ch. 18-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 18-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 18-2
World Channel Ch. 18-4
CW
K02IK-D
Ch. 09-1 · 480i
-93 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 09-1
ION Ch. 45-4
Independent Ch. 45-3
MyN
Not Available
ION
K28AD-D
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-1
CW+ Ch. 08-2
Telemundo
KKCO
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-53 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 11-1
Me-TV Ch. 11-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 11-5
Outlaw Ch. 11-4
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
KKCO
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
 11-1 1080i
NBCTelemundoMe-TV +2
-53 dBm Good 306° NW
#2
KKCO
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
 11-1 1080i
NBCTelemundoMe-TV +2
-53 dBm Good 306° NW
#3
KRMJ
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
 18-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-54 dBm Good 306° NW
#4
KFQX
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
 04-2 1080i
CBSFOXGrit +1
-58 dBm Good 306° NW
#5
KFQX
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
 04-2 1080i
CBSFOXGrit +1
-58 dBm Good 306° NW
§ 04

Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 28 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 306° · NW · Spread 0°

Towers clustered within 0°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Montrose

Montrose, Colorado (81401) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KKCO at -53 dBm, rated as "Good" 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