You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 97136 (Rockaway Beach, OR)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 97136 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: E (97°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (97°), 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 97136
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 | K15KV-D Rockaway Beach, OR · Translator | 7.9 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17NJ-D Rockaway Beach, OR · Translator | 7.9 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20HT-D Rockaway Beach, OR · Translator | 7.9 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23NS-D Rockaway Beach, OR · Translator | 7.9 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29LW-D Rockaway Beach, OR · Translator | 7.9 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36GU-D Rockaway Beach, OR · Translator | 7.9 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | NBC | KGW Portland, OR · Full Power | 57.3 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | FOX | KPTV Portland, OR · Full Power | 57.2 mi | E (97°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | PBS | KOPB-TV Portland, OR · Full Power | 57.3 mi | E (97°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | ABC | KATU Portland, OR · Full Power | 57.9 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | CBS | KOIN Portland, OR · Full Power | 57.9 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | CW | KRCW-TV Salem, OR · Full Power | 57.9 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | KPDX Vancouver, WA · Full Power | 57.2 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28MJ-D Tillamook, OR · Translator | 29.9 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34PJ-D Tillamook, OR · Translator | 29.9 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19EI-D Pacific C/Cloverdale, OR · Translator | 29.9 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | iON | KPXG-TV Salem, OR · Full Power | 57.3 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | TBN | KNMT Portland, OR · Full Power | 57.9 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | PBS | KOAC-TV Corvallis, OR · Full Power | 75.3 mi | SSE (155°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35CR-D Tillamook, Etc., OR · Low Power | 29.9 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28FP-D Astoria, OR · Low Power | 45.3 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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