Antenna TV channels in Butte-Bozeman
47 stations broadcast free TV around Butte-Bozeman, carrying 18 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Butte-Bozeman
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 21% of people in the Butte-Bozeman market; about 65% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 15% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 18 free channels from 9 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 72% | 59% |
| CBS | 79% | 73% |
| NBC | 73% | 73% |
| FOX | 72% | 59% |
| PBS | 61% | 0% |
Share of the market's 211k people, across its 56 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman ZIP 59715 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (258°, most) | 18 |
| Butte-Silver Bow (balance) ZIP 59750 | Indoor likely | east-northeast (76°) | 7 |
| Belgrade ZIP 59714 | Roof | south-southwest (200°, most) | 18 |
| Anaconda-Deer Lodge County ZIP 59711 | Indoor likely | east-southeast (109°) | 10 |
| Livingston ZIP 59047 | Attic or outdoor | west-northwest (286°) | 1 |
| Dillon ZIP 59725 | Roof | north (10°) | 6 |
| Salmon ZIP 83467 | No big network | – | 0 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Butte-Bozeman?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 4.1 also 7.1 | KXLF-TV |
 NBC | 6.1 also 13.1 | KTVM-TV |
 ABC | 18.1 | KWYB |
 FOX | 18.2 | KWYB |
 PBS | 9.1 | KUSM-TV |
The best TV antenna for Butte-Bozeman
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 21% of people.
- 1 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (KUSM-TV), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Butte-Silver Bow (balance), Belgrade, Livingston and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (KBZK, KUSM-TV and others). From the largest towns around Butte-Bozeman:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT | east-southeast (104°) | 69 mi |
| Belgrade, MT | south-southwest (203°) | 11 mi |
| Livingston, MT | west (267°) | 34 mi |
3 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: KWYB (62 mi away), KXLF-TV (62 mi away), KTVM-TV (62 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Butte-Bozeman TV towers are
Map of 22 tower sites around Butte-Bozeman. The list below has every site.
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4 stations · 11 mi west-southwest of the centre
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4 stations · 25 mi east-southeast of the centre
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4 stations · 65 mi south of the centre
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4 stations · 132 mi west-southwest of the centre
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4 stations · 148 mi west-southwest of the centre
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3 stations · 30 mi southeast of the centre
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2 stations · 11 mi west-southwest of the centre
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2 stations · 30 mi southeast of the centre
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2 stations · 70 mi west-northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 70 mi west-northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 103 mi west of the centre
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2 stations · 129 mi west-southwest of the centre
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2 stations · 133 mi west-southwest of the centre
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2 stations · 143 mi west-southwest of the centre
Every Butte-Bozeman station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (5)
Class A (1)
- KDBZ-CD Bozeman, MT · UHF
- 13.1 NBC
- 13.2 Comet
- 13.3 Charge!
- 13.4 Roar
- 13.5 The Nest
Low power (5)
- K10HL-D Virginia City, MT · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K17JP-D Big Timber, Etc., MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K25OA-D Dillon, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KOOG-LD Bozeman, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KWYB-LD Bozeman, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (36)
- K05BE-D Lehmi, Etc, ID · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K07OC-D Polaris, MT · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K08PI-D Salmon, ID · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K09MY-D Polaris, MT · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K09SD-D Lemhi, Etc., ID · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K10AH-D Emigrant, MT · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K11BD-D Leadore, ID · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K11TY-D Salmon, ID · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K13RV-D Leadore, ID · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K14IJ-D Leadore, ID · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K15ME-D Salmon, ID · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K16KO-D Leadore, ID · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K19JM-D Emigrant, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K20KQ-D Livingston, Etc., MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K21MA-D Emigrant, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K23JH-D Leadore, ID · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K23LW-D Emigrant, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K24MP-D Butte, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K25PY-D Leadore, ID · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K25RY-D Belgrade, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K26ON-D Deer Lodge, Etc., MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K27LO-D Emigrant, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K27MM-D Tendoy / Leadore, ID · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K28RG-D West Yellowstone, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K29LY-D Salmon, ID · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K30BU-D Leadore, ID · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K30PW-D Salmon, ID · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K30RM-D West Yellowstone, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K32MS-D Livingston, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K32NQ-D Salmon, ID · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K32PK-D West Yellowstone, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K34CB-D Lemhi, Etc., ID · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K34PL-D Livingston, Etc, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K34RR-D West Yellowstone, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K36PI-D Livingston, Etc., MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K36PM-D Salmon, ID · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Butte-Bozeman
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Which way should I point my antenna in Butte-Bozeman?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- KDBZ-CD · facility 18083 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-06-19
- KWYB-LD · facility 38576 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 6.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-03-15
- K25RY-D · facility 33758 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-09-14
- KBZK · facility 33756 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 850 kW · HAAT 220.6 m · licensed 2025-09-04 · distributed transmission
- KUSM-TV · facility 43567 · RF 8 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 17.9 kW · HAAT 212.8 m · licensed 2020-06-25 · distributed transmission
- KOOG-LD · facility 185745 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.35 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-10-13 · newer construction permit granted
- K17JP-D · facility 35702 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.13 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-10-13
- K20KQ-D · facility 187940 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.4 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2013-09-13
- K34PL-D · facility 190144 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.55 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-02-08
- K32MS-D · facility 190250 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.55 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-02-08
- K36PI-D · facility 168710 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.55 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-02-08
- K10AH-D · facility 51548 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.16 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-18
- K23LW-D · facility 51542 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.22 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-18
- K19JM-D · facility 187426 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-18
- K21MA-D · facility 190254 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-18
- K27LO-D · facility 187425 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.03 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-18
- K10HL-D · facility 18075 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.01 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-12-19
- K28RG-D · facility 794968 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.26 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-08-04
- K30RM-D · facility 794975 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.26 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-08-03
- K32PK-D · facility 794984 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.26 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-08-03
- K34RR-D · facility 794991 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.26 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-08-03
- KWYB · facility 14674 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 110.7 kW · HAAT 585.2 m · licensed 2009-09-04
- KXLF-TV · facility 35959 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 636.3 m · licensed 2025-11-25
- K24MP-D · facility 33757 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 4.55 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-10-30 · newer construction permit granted
- KTVM-TV · facility 18066 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 591.3 m · licensed 2024-10-08
- K25OA-D · facility 18086 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-10-15
- K26ON-D · facility 181721 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.03 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-12-26
- K09MY-D · facility 24901 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.03 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-06-19
- K07OC-D · facility 24900 · RF 7 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.03 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-06-19
- K13RV-D · facility 66265 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.02 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2010-12-13
- K14IJ-D · facility 62446 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-12-11
- K30BU-D · facility 58703 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.01 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-01-10
- K11BD-D · facility 36860 · RF 11 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-01-10
- K23JH-D · facility 168291 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.25 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2010-12-13
- K16KO-D · facility 186646 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-08-02
- K25PY-D · facility 186647 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.17 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-10-31
- K34CB-D · facility 58701 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.07 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-01-10
- K09SD-D · facility 58681 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.03 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2010-11-29
- K27MM-D · facility 58709 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.39 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2014-01-17
- K05BE-D · facility 58708 · RF 5 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.01 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-01-10
- K11TY-D · facility 58704 · RF 11 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.02 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-01-18
- K08PI-D · facility 58700 · RF 8 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.02 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-03-16
- K29LY-D · facility 62462 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.11 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-12-21
- K32NQ-D · facility 58710 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.11 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-10-31
- K36PM-D · facility 58706 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.11 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-10-31
- K15ME-D · facility 58705 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.11 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-11-05
- K30PW-D · facility 58698 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.11 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-11-05
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out