You can get 6 free channels in ZIP 97712 (Prineville, OR)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 97712 · 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: WNW (295°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (295°), 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 97712
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 | 50.6 mi | WNW (295°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | ABC | KOHD Bend, OR · Full Power | 50.6 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | NBC | KTVZ Bend, OR · Full Power | 50.5 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQRE-CD Bend, OR · Class A | 53.0 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K09AAK-D Madras, OR · Translator | 53.1 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19LT-D Prineville, Etc., OR · Translator | 53.1 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Prineville, OR Free TV Channels (42.5 mi from ZIP 97712 center) · Browse all Oregon cities & ZIPs.
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