You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 97037 (Madras, OR)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 97037 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: Multiple Directions
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing Multiple Directions, 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 97037
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | PBS | KOAB-TV Bend, OR · Full Power | 70.0 mi | SSW (193°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | ABC | KATU Portland, OR · Full Power | 88.6 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | KOIN Portland, OR · Full Power | 88.6 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | NBC | KGW Portland, OR · Full Power | 89.3 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | FOX | KPTV Portland, OR · Full Power | 89.4 mi | WNW (291°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | KOPB-TV Portland, OR · Full Power | 89.3 mi | WNW (291°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K09AAK-D Madras, OR · Translator | 43.6 mi | S (175°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQRE-CD Bend, OR · Class A | 43.7 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K07YV-D The Dalles, OR · Translator | 44.8 mi | N (355°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22KC-D The Dalles, OR · Translator | 44.8 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25KS-D The Dalles, OR · Translator | 44.8 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19NQ-D The Dalles, OR · Translator | 44.8 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21PS-D The Dalles, OR · Translator | 44.8 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Madras, OR Free TV Channels (28.6 mi from ZIP 97037 center) · Browse all Oregon cities & ZIPs.
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