KHBB-LD (ABC) · Channel 21
Low power TV station · Helena, Montana
KHBB-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 21, licensed to Helena, Montana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 9 cities and towns within 28 miles.
About KHBB-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 28 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 9 cities and towns in our guide with about 61,200 residents, as far as Helena, MT (12 miles).
KHBB-LD shares its transmitter site with K33OP-D, KJCX-LD and K22OH-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ABC station in our data is KWYB in Butte, MT, 56 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ABC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local ABC affiliates carry the national morning, evening news and primetime schedule alongside their own local newscasts, and the network carries major sports such as NBA games.
Station facts
| Network | ABC |
| Virtual channel | 21 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Helena, MT |
| Tower location | 46.76992, -112.02358 |
| Effective radiated power | 5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 34413 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KHBB-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Valley Northwest, MT | 3.4 mi | 33° NNE | Good |
| Helena Valley Northeast, MT | 6.0 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Helena Valley West Central, MT | 7.6 mi | 13° NNE | Fair |
| Helena Valley Southeast, MT | 12 mi | 336° NNW | Fair |
| Helena, MT | 12 mi | 3° N | Fair |
| Helena West Side, MT | 13 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| East Helena, MT | 13 mi | 338° NNW | Fair |
| Montana City, MT | 17 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Clancy, MT | 21 mi | 355° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KHBB-LD transmitter tower?
KHBB-LD broadcasts from a tower at 46.7699, -112.0236, near Helena Valley Northwest, MT. It is licensed to Helena, Montana.
What channel is KHBB-LD on?
KHBB-LD appears as virtual channel 21 (21.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does KHBB-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 28 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 36 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KHBB-LD with an antenna?
About 61,200 people live in the 9 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KHBB-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KHBB-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.