ZIP 97869 44.3976° N  118.6340° W

TV Channels in Prairie City, OR

ZIP Code: 97869 • Coordinates: 44.3976°N, 118.6340°W

Channels available
1 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-97 dBm · K20IV-D
Reliability
3 / 10
Signal varies 10 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 8° N
Towers in range
2 Top 2 within 1 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
K20IV-D
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-97 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
Not Available
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 Prairie City, 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
K20IV-D
BAKER CITY, ETC., OR
 13-1 1080i
PBSAudioPBS Kids 24/7 +1
-97 dBm No Signal 71° ENE
#2
K26FQ-D
JOHN DAY, OR
 10-1 1080i
PBSAudioPBS Kids 24/7 +1
-98 dBm No Signal 279° W
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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 10 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 8° · N · Spread 89°

Towers within 89° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
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About TV Reception in Prairie City

Prairie City, Oregon (97869) has access to 2 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K20IV-D at -97 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