ZIP 97845 44.4144° N  118.9038° W

TV Channels in John Day, OR

ZIP Code: 97845 • Coordinates: 44.4144°N, 118.9038°W

Channels available
1 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-87 dBm · K26FQ-D
Reliability
3 / 10
Signal varies 37 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 291° WNW
Towers in range
3 Top 2 within 12 dB
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Major Network Coverage

1 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
Not Available
CBS
Not Available
FOX
Not Available
PBS
K26FQ-D
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-87 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 10-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 10-3
World Channel Ch. 10-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
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
K26FQ-D
JOHN DAY, OR
 10-1 1080i
PBSAudioPBS Kids 24/7 +1
-87 dBm No Signal 296° WNW
#2
K20IV-D
BAKER CITY, ETC., OR
 13-1 1080i
PBSAudioPBS Kids 24/7 +1
-99 dBm No Signal 77° ENE
#3
K34LS-D
SENECA, OR
 10-1 1080i
PBSAudioPBS Kids 24/7 +1
-99 dBm No Signal 219° SW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
3 / 10

Signal varies 37 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 291° · WNW · Spread 146°

Towers spread 146° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 12 dB
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About TV Reception in John Day

John Day, Oregon (97845) has access to 3 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K26FQ-D at -87 dBm, rated as "No Signal" 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