You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 97125 (Banks, OR)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 97125 · 9 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
9 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: ESE (113°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (113°), 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 97125
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ABC | KATU Portland, OR · Full Power | 25.5 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | CBS | KOIN Portland, OR · Full Power | 25.5 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | NBC | KGW Portland, OR · Full Power | 24.7 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | FOX | KPTV Portland, OR · Full Power | 24.6 mi | ESE (113°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | KOPB-TV Portland, OR · Full Power | 24.7 mi | ESE (113°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 32 | CW | KRCW-TV Salem, OR · Full Power | 25.5 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | KPDX Vancouver, WA · Full Power | 24.6 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 22 | iON | KPXG-TV Salem, OR · Full Power | 24.7 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | TBN | KNMT Portland, OR · Full Power | 25.5 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWVT-LD Salem, OR · Low Power | 24.4 mi | ESE (113°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPME-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 24.7 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KORS-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 24.7 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KOXI-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 24.7 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPXG-LD Portland, OR · Low Power | 24.7 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | Local / LPTV | KGWZ-LD Portland, OR · Low Power | 24.7 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KORK-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 24.7 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKEI-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 24.7 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEVE-LD Vancouver, WA · Low Power | 24.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUNP-LD Portland, OR · Low Power | 24.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | Local / LPTV | KJYY-LD Portland, OR · Low Power | 25.5 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K05NQ-D Portland, OR · Low Power | 35.5 mi | ESE (114°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | KCKA Centralia, WA · Full Power | 62.0 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | PBS | KOAC-TV Corvallis, OR · Full Power | 70.7 mi | S (182°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18EL-D Newberg/Tigard, OR · Translator | 24.0 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19NM-D Portland, OR · Low Power | 39.2 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Banks, OR Free TV Channels (6.3 mi from ZIP 97125 center) · Browse all Oregon cities & ZIPs.
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