You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 97836 (Heppner, OR)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 97836 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: SE (131°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (131°), 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 97836
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 | K16LN-D Pendleton, OR · Translator | 11.5 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28GD-D Heppner, Etc., OR · Translator | 11.5 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32DE-D Pendleton, OR · Translator | 11.5 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34DI-D Pendleton, OR · Translator | 11.5 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36DP-D Pendleton, OR · Translator | 11.5 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | FOX | KFFX-TV Pendleton, OR · Full Power | 75.5 mi | ENE (67°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 42 | ABC | KVEW Kennewick, WA · Full Power | 56.5 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CBS | KEPR-TV Pasco, WA · Full Power | 55.3 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | KNDU Richland, WA · Full Power | 56.5 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | PBS | KTNW Richland, WA · Full Power | 56.6 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | PBS | KTVR La Grande, OR · Full Power | 84.6 mi | E (90°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Heppner, OR Free TV Channels (4.7 mi from ZIP 97836 center) · Browse all Oregon cities & ZIPs.
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