KBCA
Full power TV station · Alexandria, Louisiana
KBCA is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Alexandria, Louisiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 65 cities and towns within 65 miles.
About KBCA
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KBCA runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 302 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 28% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 65 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 65 cities and towns in our guide with about 530,000 residents, as far as Sulphur, LA (64 miles).
KBCA shares its transmitter site with K29NX-D. 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 | Alexandria, LA |
| Tower location | 30.90483, -92.62469 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 302 m (990 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 16940 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KBCA
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale, LA | 6.5 mi | 19° NNE | Strong |
| Mamou, LA | 22 mi | 327° NNW | Strong |
| Ville Platte, LA | 26 mi | 306° NW | Strong |
| Bunkie, LA | 26 mi | 263° W | Good |
| Alexandria, LA | 30 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Eunice, LA | 31 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Pineville, LA | 31 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Kinder, LA | 32 mi | 25° NNE | Good |
| Fort Polk North, LA | 36 mi | 112° ESE | Good |
| Fort Polk South, LA | 36 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Marksville, LA | 36 mi | 245° WSW | Good |
| Ball, LA | 37 mi | 200° SSW | Good |
| DeRidder, LA | 40 mi | 84° E | Good |
| New Llano, LA | 41 mi | 111° ESE | Good |
| Leesville, LA | 41 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Opelousas, LA | 41 mi | 309° NW | Good |
| Church Point, LA | 42 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Port Barre, LA | 46 mi | 301° WNW | Good |
| Jennings, LA | 47 mi | 2° N | Good |
| Sunset, LA | 47 mi | 316° NW | Good |
| Welsh, LA | 48 mi | 14° NNE | Good |
| Simmesport, LA | 49 mi | 264° W | Good |
| Crowley, LA | 50 mi | 343° NNW | Good |
| Rayne, LA | 51 mi | 335° NNW | Good |
| Iowa, LA | 52 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Ossun, LA | 53 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Carencro, LA | 53 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| Moss Bluff, LA | 54 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| Scott, LA | 56 mi | 326° NW | Good |
| Lake Arthur, LA | 57 mi | 3° N | Fair |
| DeQuincy, LA | 57 mi | 57° ENE | Fair |
| Lake Charles, LA | 59 mi | 36° NE | Fair |
| Westlake, LA | 59 mi | 39° NE | Fair |
| Lafayette, LA | 59 mi | 323° NW | Fair |
| Cecilia, LA | 60 mi | 311° NW | Fair |
| Jena, LA | 61 mi | 208° SSW | Fair |
| Breaux Bridge, LA | 61 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Prien, LA | 63 mi | 38° NE | Fair |
| Milton, LA | 64 mi | 330° NNW | Fair |
| Sulphur, LA | 64 mi | 44° NE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KBCA transmitter tower?
KBCA broadcasts from a tower at 30.9048, -92.6247, near Glenmora, LA. It is licensed to Alexandria, Louisiana.
How far does KBCA broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 65 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KBCA with an antenna?
About 530,000 people live in the 65 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KBCA?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KBCA tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.