ZIP 97741 44.6581° N  121.0387° W

TV Channels in Madras, OR

ZIP Code: 97741 • Coordinates: 44.6581°N, 121.0387°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-76 dBm · KOAB-TV
Reliability
4 / 10
Signal varies 12 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 221° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
K26NX-D
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 32-1
Comet TV Ch. 02-3
NBC
K34JR-D
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 49-4
ION Mystery Ch. 49-2
Nosey Ch. 08-5
Quest Ch. 08-2
True Crime Network Ch. 08-3
CBS
K24KG-D
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 32-2
Grit Ch. 32-3
GET Ch. 06-2
Rewind TV Ch. 06-3
Shop LC Ch. 32-4
FOX
K28OV-D
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 49-1
COZI TV Ch. 12-2
Defy TV Ch. 12-3
Outlaw Ch. 49-3
Oxygen Ch. 12-4
PBS
KOAB-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 03-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 03-3
World Channel Ch. 03-2
CW
K26NX-D
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 02-1
Comet TV Ch. 02-3
MyN
K28OV-D
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 12-1
COZI TV Ch. 12-2
Defy TV Ch. 12-3
Outlaw Ch. 49-3
Oxygen Ch. 12-4
ION
KTVZ
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-83 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 21-1
Bounce TV Ch. 21-5
CW+ Ch. 21-2
Confess Ch. 21-7
Nosey Ch. 21-6
Telemundo
KQRE-LD
Ch. 39-1 · 720p
-86 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 39-1
Grit Ch. 39-3
Laff Ch. 39-5
ION Mystery Ch. 39-4
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KOAB-TV
BEND, OR
 03-1 1080i
PBSAudioPBS Kids 24/7 +1
-76 dBm Poor 200° SSW
#2
K26NX-D
MADRAS, OR
 02-1 720p
ABCCWComet TV
-76 dBm Poor 226° SW
#3
K26NX-D
MADRAS, OR
 02-1 720p
ABCCWComet TV
-76 dBm Poor 226° SW
#4
K24KG-D
MADRAS, OR
 06-1 1080i
CBSAntenna TVGrit +3
-77 dBm Poor 226° SW
#5
K28OV-D
MADRAS, OR
 12-1 720p
FOXMyNCOZI TV +3
-77 dBm Poor 226° SW
§ 04

Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
4 / 10

Signal varies 12 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 221° · SW · Spread 21°

Towers clustered within 21°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Madras

Madras, Oregon (97741) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KOAB-TV at -76 dBm, rated as "Poor" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely