ZIP 97817 44.7288° N  118.6060° W

TV Channels in Bates, OR

ZIP Code: 97817 • Coordinates: 44.7288°N, 118.6060°W

Channels available
4 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-76 dBm · KTVR
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 10 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 49° NE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 11 dB
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Major Network Coverage

4 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
Not Available
NBC
K23DB-D
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-99 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 07-8
News Ch. 07-2
Nosey Ch. 07-7
Quest Ch. 07-3
Shop LC Ch. 07-6
The Nest Ch. 07-5
True Crime Network Ch. 07-4
CBS
Not Available
FOX
K21MS-D
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-99 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
KTVR
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 13-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 13-3
World Channel Ch. 13-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
K21MS-D
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-99 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
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

Select a network to see coverage area and towers near Bates, OR.
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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
KTVR
LA GRANDE, OR
 13-1 1080i
PBSAudioPBS Kids 24/7 +1
-76 dBm Poor 46° NE
#2
KUNP
LA GRANDE, OR
 16-3 480i (w)
Charge!ROARSports +1
-87 dBm No Signal 46° NE
#3
K20IV-D
BAKER CITY, ETC., OR
 13-1 1080i
PBSAudioPBS Kids 24/7 +1
-97 dBm No Signal 102° ESE
#4
K21MS-D
LA GRANDE, OR
 12-1 720p
FOXMyNCOZI TV +3
-99 dBm No Signal 46° NE
#5
K21MS-D
LA GRANDE, OR
 12-1 720p
FOXMyNCOZI TV +3
-99 dBm No Signal 46° NE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 10 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 49° · NE · Spread 53°

Towers within 53° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 11 dB
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About TV Reception in Bates

Bates, Oregon (97817) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTVR 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