You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 97021 (The Dalles, OR)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 97021 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: N (0°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (0°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 97021
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K07YV-D The Dalles, OR · Translator | 22.5 mi | N (0°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18HH-D The Dalles, OR · Translator | 22.5 mi | N (0°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22KC-D The Dalles, OR · Translator | 22.5 mi | N (0°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25KS-D The Dalles, OR · Translator | 22.5 mi | N (0°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31HZ-D The Dalles, Etc., OR · Translator | 22.5 mi | N (0°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19NQ-D The Dalles, OR · Translator | 22.6 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21PS-D The Dalles, OR · Translator | 22.6 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | ABC | KATU Portland, OR · Full Power | 78.7 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | KOIN Portland, OR · Full Power | 78.7 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | NBC | KGW Portland, OR · Full Power | 79.4 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | FOX | KPTV Portland, OR · Full Power | 79.5 mi | W (277°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | KOPB-TV Portland, OR · Full Power | 79.4 mi | W (277°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | PBS | KOAB-TV Bend, OR · Full Power | 91.0 mi | S (187°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | CW | KRCW-TV Salem, OR · Full Power | 78.7 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | KPDX Vancouver, WA · Full Power | 79.5 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23OV-D Hood River, OR · Translator | 33.2 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26NQ-D Hood River, OR · Translator | 33.2 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28CQ-D Hood River, OR · Translator | 33.2 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34KE-D Hood River, OR · Translator | 33.2 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36FG-D Hood River, Etc., OR · Translator | 33.2 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | TBN | KNMT Portland, OR · Full Power | 78.7 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | iON | KPXG-TV Salem, OR · Full Power | 79.4 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: The Dalles, OR Free TV Channels (14.8 mi from ZIP 97021 center) · Browse all Oregon cities & ZIPs.
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