You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 97741 (Madras, OR)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 97741 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: SSW (195°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (195°), 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 97741
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 · Translator | 7.9 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K09AAK-D Madras, OR · Translator | 15.8 mi | SSE (165°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQRE-CD Bend, OR · Class A | 15.8 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27DO-D Bend, Etc., OR · Translator | 15.8 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24KG-D Madras, OR · Translator | 7.9 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26NX-D Madras, OR · Translator | 7.9 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28OV-D Madras, OR · Translator | 7.9 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34JR-D Madras, OR · Translator | 7.9 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35LD-D Prineville, OR · Translator | 15.8 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23CU-D Prineville, OR · Low Power | 15.8 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22IL-D Prineville, Etc., OR · Translator | 15.8 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25GA-D Redmond/Prineville, OR · Low Power | 16.0 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | ABC | KOHD Bend, OR · Full Power | 42.7 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | NBC | KTVZ Bend, OR · Full Power | 42.6 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19LT-D Prineville, Etc., OR · Translator | 15.8 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFXO-CD Bend, OR · Class A | 42.6 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31NO-D Bend, OR · Low Power | 42.6 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBNZ-LD Bend, OR · Low Power | 42.7 mi | SSW (200°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KABH-CD Bend, OR · Class A | 42.8 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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