TV channels & antenna towers in Ama, Louisiana

Ama has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KNLD-LD, 6.6 miles to the ESE.

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36TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

6.6 mito the closest tower

1,316population

Network channels in Ama

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	16 mi	102° ESE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	20 mi	90° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	20 mi	90° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	20 mi	90° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	21 mi	90° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	21 mi	84° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	21 mi	85° E	Strong	Hammond, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	54 mi	303° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	59 mi	294° WNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	62 mi	298° WNW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	63 mi	303° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	64 mi	294° WNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	64 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	64 mi	294° WNW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA

Over-the-air TV in Ama

Ama is a small community of about 1,320 people in Louisiana. There are 36 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 11 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

17 of them are within 25 miles of Ama, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to Baton Rouge, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Baton Rouge's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 26 (WGNO), CBS on channel 4 (WWL-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WDSU), Fox on channel 8 (WVUE-DT), CW on channel 38 (WNOL-TV), ION on channel 49 (WPXL-TV), Telemundo on channel 42 (KGLA-DT) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal). 5 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Ama

Point your antenna E, at about 93°. The main network towers for Ama sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WNOL-TV, WDSU, WGNO, WVUE-DT and KGLA-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 20 miles east of Ama (90° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Ama at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Ama, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ama

The farthest main network tower for Ama is WVUE-DT (Fox), 21 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Ama

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KNLD-LDLow power	6.6 mi	115° ESE	Good	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	6.6 mi	115° ESE	Good	New, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	9.3 mi	80° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	14 mi	90° E	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	16 mi	102° ESE	Strong	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	16 mi	102° ESE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	16 mi	98° E	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	21 mi	84° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	21 mi	90° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	21 mi	84° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	38 mi	232° SW	Weak	Houma, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	53 mi	307° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	54 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
W31EL-DLow power	56 mi	302° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	57 mi	254° WSW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
W30EZ-DLow power	60 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Slidell, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	61 mi	305° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	62 mi	298° WNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	63 mi	302° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	64 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	64 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	64 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

How Ama compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Ama ranks 17th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 16 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

23% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Kenner, 4.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ama: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 90° E, the direction of WVUE-DT (Fox), 21 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 21 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Ama, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 20 miles E of Ama. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Ama, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles ESE of Ama. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Ama, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 20 miles E of Ama. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Ama, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 21 miles E of Ama. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Ama, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles E of Ama. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Ama?

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Ama; around 21 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Ama?

Point your antenna E, at about 93°. The main network towers for Ama sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ama?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Ama?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Ama?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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