TV channels & antenna towers in Amite, Louisiana

Amite has 35 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRUG-LD, 37 miles to the SW.

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35TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

37 mito the closest tower

4,640population

Network channels in Amite

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	40 mi	234° SW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	45 mi	244° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	49 mi	239° WSW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	50 mi	234° SW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	53 mi	239° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	53 mi	239° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	53 mi	239° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	61 mi	147° SSE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	62 mi	147° SSE	Fair	Hammond, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	63 mi	148° SSE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	63 mi	148° SSE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	63 mi	148° SSE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	63 mi	148° SSE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	63 mi	154° SSE	Fair	New Orleans, LA

Over-the-air TV in Amite

With roughly 4,640 residents, Amite is a town in Louisiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 35 licensed TV transmitters: 17 full-power, 8 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Amite, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 29 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 strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 2 (WBRZ-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WWL-TV), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), Fox on channel 8 (WVUE-DT), CW on channel 44.2 (WGMB-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 (fair signal). 6 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 Amite

The main network towers around Amite are in different directions: ABC 234° SW (50 mi), CBS 154° SSE (63 mi), NBC 239° WSW (53 mi) and Fox 148° SSE (63 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WGMB-TV, WBRL-CD and WVLA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 53 miles southwest of Amite (239° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Amite at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WWL-TV (CBS) and WVUE-DT (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Amite. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Amite

The farthest main network tower for Amite is WWL-TV (CBS), 63 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Amite

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WRUG-LDLow power	37 mi	234° SW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	42 mi	243° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	43 mi	235° SW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
W30EZ-DLow power	44 mi	94° E	Poor	Slidell, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	45 mi	243° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WMAU-TVFull power	47 mi	342° NNW	Good	Bude, MS
WLPB-TVFull power	48 mi	240° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	53 mi	239° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	53 mi	239° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	53 mi	239° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
W29EY-DTranslator	55 mi	47° NE	Poor	Columbia, MS
WTNO-CDClass A	56 mi	157° SSE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	59 mi	162° SSE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	59 mi	162° SSE	Poor	New, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	60 mi	154° SSE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	61 mi	147° SSE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	61 mi	147° SSE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	63 mi	152° SSE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	63 mi	148° SSE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	63 mi	154° SSE	Fair	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	63 mi	154° SSE	Poor	New Orleans, LA

How Amite compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Amite ranks 182nd of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 40 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

27% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Hammond, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Amite: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 154° SSE, the direction of WWL-TV (CBS), 63 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 13 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 Amite, LA?

ABC is on channel 2 from WBRZ-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles SW of Amite. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Amite, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles SSE of Amite. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Amite, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles WSW of Amite. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Amite, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 63 miles SSE of Amite. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Amite, LA?

CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles WSW of Amite. Estimated signal: good.

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

35 transmitters within 70 miles of Amite; around 13 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Amite?

What kind of antenna do I need in Amite?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 91° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Amite?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Amite?

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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More: all TV stations in Louisiana · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Amite; signal estimates ignore terrain.