KOAB-TV
Full power TV station · Bend, Oregon
KOAB-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Bend, Oregon. Its signal is estimated to reach about 12 cities and towns within 53 miles.
About KOAB-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 90 kW effective radiated power, KOAB-TV runs more power than 36% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 245 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 16% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 48 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 53 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 12 cities and towns in our guide with about 151,000 residents, as far as Redmond, OR (16 miles).
KOAB-TV shares its transmitter site with KOHD (ABC), KBNZ-LD (CBS), KBND-LD, K31NO-D, KFXO-CD (Fox) and KTVZ (CW) and 2 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Bend, OR |
| Tower location | 44.07778, -121.33361 |
| Effective radiated power | 90 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 245 m (804 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 50588 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KOAB-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, OR | 1.6 mi | 326° NW | Strong |
| Deschutes River Woods, OR | 6.1 mi | 12° NNE | Strong |
| Sunriver, OR | 14 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| Redmond, OR | 16 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Sisters, OR | 18 mi | 144° SE | Good |
| Three Rivers, OR | 19 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| Terrebonne, OR | 21 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Prineville, OR | 29 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| La Pine, OR | 29 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Culver, OR | 32 mi | 191° S | Fair |
| Madras, OR | 40 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Warm Springs, OR | 47 mi | 184° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KOAB-TV transmitter tower?
KOAB-TV broadcasts from a tower at 44.0778, -121.3336, near Bend, OR. It is licensed to Bend, Oregon.
How far does KOAB-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 53 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 62 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KOAB-TV with an antenna?
About 151,000 people live in the 12 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KOAB-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KOAB-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.