You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 97838 (Hermiston, OR)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 97838 · 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: NNE (20°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (20°), 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 97838
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | ABC | KVEW Kennewick, WA · Full Power | 18.9 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | CBS | KEPR-TV Pasco, WA · Full Power | 17.6 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | NBC | KNDU Richland, WA · Full Power | 19.0 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | PBS | KTNW Richland, WA · Full Power | 19.0 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19KP-D Hermiston, OR · Low Power | 8.9 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KVVK-CD Kennewick, Etc., WA · Class A | 17.6 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | FOX | KFFX-TV Pendleton, OR · Full Power | 60.6 mi | E (96°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | PBS | KTVR La Grande, OR · Full Power | 84.0 mi | ESE (116°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31KW-D Richland, WA · Low Power | 26.5 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K08QZ-D Sunnyside-Grandview, WA · Translator | 32.2 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K13ABZ-D Sunnyside, WA · Translator | 32.2 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWWO-LD Walla Walla, WA · Low Power | 44.0 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33EJ-D Walla Walla, WA · Class A | 54.5 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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