TV channels & antenna towers in Sun Prairie, Montana
Sun Prairie has 20 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC and MeTV. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KJJC (MeTV), 7.7 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Sun Prairie
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKJJCMeTV | 16.1 | 7.7 mi | 130° SE | Fair | Great Falls, MT |
| CBSKRTVCBS | 3 | 9.2 mi | 91° E | Strong | Great Falls, MT |
| ABCKFBB-TVABC | 5 | 9.2 mi | 91° E | Good | Great Falls, MT |
| CBSKXLH-LDCBS | 9 | 50 mi | 192° SSW | Poor | Helena, MT |
| NBCKTVH-DTNBC | 12 | 50 mi | 192° SSW | Good | Helena, MT |
| ABCKHBB-LDABC | 21 | 59 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Helena, MT |
Over-the-air TV in Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie is a small community of about 1,630 people in Montana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 20 licensed TV transmitters: 6 full-power, 6 low-power and 8 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 7 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther out. Three of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Great Falls, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Great Falls's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 5 (KFBB-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KRTV), NBC on channel 12 (KTVH-DT) and MeTV on channel 16.1 (KJJC). No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KHMT in Hardin, MT, 201 miles to the southeast. 2 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Sun Prairie
Point your antenna E, at about 91°. The main network towers for Sun Prairie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KRTV and KFBB-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 9.2 miles east of Sun Prairie (91° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sun Prairie at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Sun Prairie, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Sun Prairie
The farthest main network tower for Sun Prairie is KFBB-TV (ABC), 9.2 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
KTVH-DT (NBC), 50 miles south, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
KRTV is only 9.2 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Sun Prairie
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K25LM-DLow power | 7.7 mi | 130° SE | Weak | Great Falls, MT |
| K35KC-DLow power | 7.7 mi | 130° SE | Weak | Great Falls, MT |
| KBGF-LDLow power | 9.2 mi | 91° E | Good | Great Falls, MT |
| KUGFFull power | 9.2 mi | 91° E | Good | Great Falls, MT |
| K11WQ-DLow power | 34 mi | 10° N | Poor | West Knees, MT |
| KUHM-TVFull power | 50 mi | 192° SSW | Fair | Helena, MT |
| K16KB-DTranslator | 51 mi | 331° NNW | Poor | Conrad, MT |
| K18KM-DTranslator | 51 mi | 331° NNW | Poor | Conrad, MT |
| K23LX-DTranslator | 51 mi | 331° NNW | Poor | Conrad, MT |
| K25MZ-DTranslator | 51 mi | 331° NNW | Poor | Conrad, MT |
| K33OP-DTranslator | 59 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Helena, MT |
| KJCX-LDTranslator | 59 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Helena, MT |
| K22OH-DLow power | 59 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Helena, MT |
| K11WK-DTranslator | 62 mi | 114° ESE | Poor | Stanford, MT |
How Sun Prairie compares with the rest of Montana
With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Sun Prairie ranks 29th of 104 places in Montana: more than the typical Montana town (5). Its nearest major network tower is 7.7 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
19% of Montana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Great Falls, 8.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Sun Prairie: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 91° E, the direction of KFBB-TV (ABC), 9.2 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 7 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Sun Prairie, MT?
ABC is on channel 5 from KFBB-TV, broadcasting from 9.2 miles E of Sun Prairie. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Sun Prairie, MT?
CBS is on channel 3 from KRTV, broadcasting from 9.2 miles E of Sun Prairie. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Sun Prairie, MT?
NBC is on channel 12 from KTVH-DT, broadcasting from 50 miles SSW of Sun Prairie. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sun Prairie?
20 transmitters within 70 miles of Sun Prairie; around 7 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Sun Prairie?
Point your antenna E, at about 91°. The main network towers for Sun Prairie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Sun Prairie?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up NBC from up to 50 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sun Prairie?
KTVH-DT (NBC), 50 miles south, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Sun Prairie?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
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