You can get 27 free channels in ZIP 97886 (Athena, OR)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 97886 · 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: ENE (74°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (74°), 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 97886
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | FOX | KFFX-TV Pendleton, OR · Full Power | 11.9 mi | ESE (109°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30OA-D Milton-Freewater, OR · Translator | 2.1 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWWO-LD Walla Walla, WA · Low Power | 5.1 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33EJ-D Walla Walla, WA · Class A | 13.5 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | PBS | KTVR La Grande, OR · Full Power | 42.9 mi | SE (142°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | Univision | KUNP La Grande, OR · Full Power | 42.9 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KORX-CD Walla Walla, WA · Class A | 13.5 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21JQ-D Walla Walla, WA · Class A | 13.7 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | ABC | KVEW Kennewick, WA · Full Power | 46.3 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | NBC | KNDU Richland, WA · Full Power | 46.2 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | PBS | KTNW Richland, WA · Full Power | 46.1 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19KU-D Walla Walla, WA · Translator | 2.1 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20MJ-D Milton-Freewater, OR · Translator | 2.1 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24ME-D Milton-Freewater, OR · Translator | 2.1 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28FT-D Milton-Freewater, OR · Translator | 2.1 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29EG-D Milton, Etc, OR · Translator | 2.1 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34NS-D Milton-Freewater, OR · Translator | 2.1 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25OO-D Pendleton, OR · Translator | 20.9 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25OJ-D La Grande, OR · Translator | 31.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28NY-D La Grande, OR · Translator | 31.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30OG-D La Grande, OR · Translator | 31.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32LY-D La Grande, OR · Translator | 31.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34NG-D La Grande, OR · Translator | 31.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | CBS | KEPR-TV Pasco, WA · Full Power | 48.7 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23FH-D Milton-Freewater, OR · Translator | 2.1 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14HT-D Walla Walla, Etc., WA · Translator | 2.1 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWAL Walla Walla, WA · Full Power | 52.7 mi | NNE (17°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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