KTVQ (CBS) · Channel 2
Full power TV station · Billings, Montana
KTVQ is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CBS on virtual channel 2, licensed to Billings, Montana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 10 cities and towns within 56 miles.
About KTVQ
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KTVQ runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 184 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 8% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 42 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 56 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 10 cities and towns in our guide with about 137,000 residents, as far as Billings, MT (2.3 miles).
KTVQ shares its transmitter site with K17PC-D, KBGS-TV, K14IS-D, K31NN-D, K19LB-D and KULR-TV (NBC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CBS station in our data is KBZK in Bozeman, MT, 116 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
CBS is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local CBS affiliates carry the network's news, daytime and primetime schedule plus local news, and CBS is the over-the-air home of many NFL Sunday afternoon games.
Station facts
| Network | CBS |
| Virtual channel | 2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Billings, MT |
| Tower location | 45.76692, -108.45800 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 184 m (604 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 35694 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTVQ
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 2.3 mi | 119° ESE | Strong |
| Lockwood, MT | 4.2 mi | 210° SSW | Strong |
| Laurel, MT | 17 mi | 66° ENE | Strong |
| Columbus, MT | 39 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| Hardin, MT | 41 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Roundup, MT | 47 mi | 175° S | Good |
| Crow Agency, MT | 49 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Absarokee, MT | 51 mi | 70° ENE | Fair |
| Ryegate, MT | 53 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Red Lodge, MT | 55 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTVQ transmitter tower?
KTVQ broadcasts from a tower at 45.7669, -108.4580, near Billings, MT. It is licensed to Billings, Montana.
What channel is KTVQ on?
KTVQ appears as virtual channel 2 (2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CBS.
How far does KTVQ broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 56 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 64 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTVQ with an antenna?
About 137,000 people live in the 10 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTVQ?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTVQ tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.