WUPL
Full power TV station · Slidell, Louisiana
WUPL is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Slidell, Louisiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 110 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About WUPL
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 850 kW effective radiated power, WUPL runs more power than 75% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 296 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 26% 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 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 110 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,510,000 residents, as far as Prairieville, LA (62 miles).
WUPL shares its transmitter site with WBXN-CD and WWL-TV (CBS). 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 | Slidell, LA |
| Tower location | 29.90636, -90.03947 |
| Effective radiated power | 850 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 296 m (971 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 13938 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WUPL
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrytown, LA | 0.5 mi | 237° WSW | Strong |
| Gretna, LA | 1.0 mi | 123° ESE | Strong |
| Timberlane, LA | 2.0 mi | 347° NNW | Strong |
| Harvey, LA | 2.3 mi | 85° E | Strong |
| Marrero, LA | 3.7 mi | 82° E | Strong |
| New Orleans, LA | 4.0 mi | 147° SSE | Strong |
| Woodmere, LA | 4.1 mi | 36° NE | Strong |
| Belle Chasse, LA | 4.6 mi | 321° NW | Strong |
| Chalmette, LA | 5.1 mi | 240° WSW | Strong |
| Estelle, LA | 5.8 mi | 44° NE | Strong |
| Westwego, LA | 6.2 mi | 90° E | Strong |
| Jefferson, LA | 8.0 mi | 121° ESE | Strong |
| Metairie, LA | 8.7 mi | 128° SE | Strong |
| Metairie Terrace, LA | 9.0 mi | 124° SE | Strong |
| Harahan, LA | 10 mi | 103° ESE | Strong |
| Waggaman, LA | 10 mi | 95° E | Strong |
| River Ridge, LA | 11 mi | 109° ESE | Strong |
| Kenner, LA | 14 mi | 117° ESE | Strong |
| Saint Rose, LA | 17 mi | 99° E | Strong |
| Destrehan, LA | 19 mi | 98° E | Strong |
| Luling, LA | 20 mi | 95° E | Strong |
| Laplace, LA | 29 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Lacombe, LA | 29 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Slidell, LA | 30 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Mandeville, LA | 31 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Reserve, LA | 32 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Raceland, LA | 36 mi | 70° ENE | Good |
| Covington, LA | 39 mi | 175° S | Good |
| Houma, LA | 46 mi | 62° ENE | Good |
| Bayou Cane, LA | 47 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Thibodaux, LA | 48 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Picayune, MS | 48 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Hammond, LA | 48 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| Bay Saint Louis, MS | 51 mi | 237° WSW | Good |
| Diamondhead, MS | 53 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Carriere, MS | 54 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Gonzales, LA | 57 mi | 113° ESE | Fair |
| Long Beach, MS | 61 mi | 240° WSW | Fair |
| Prairieville, LA | 62 mi | 116° ESE | Fair |
| Bogalusa, LA | 62 mi | 191° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WWL-TVCBS · 4
- WNOL-TVCW · 38
- WDSUNBC · 6
- WGNOABC · 26
- WVUE-DTFox · 8
- WPXL-TVION · 49
- KGLA-DTTelemundo · 42
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WUPL transmitter tower?
WUPL broadcasts from a tower at 29.9064, -90.0395, near Terrytown, LA. It is licensed to Slidell, Louisiana.
How far does WUPL broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WUPL with an antenna?
About 1,510,000 people live in the 110 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WUPL?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WUPL tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.