TV channels & antenna towers in Barataria, Louisiana

Barataria has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WUPL, 14 miles to the NNE.

Open Barataria in the live finder

21TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

14 mito the closest tower

1,109population

Network channels in Barataria

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	14 mi	22° NNE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	19 mi	32° NNE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	19 mi	32° NNE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	19 mi	32° NNE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	19 mi	33° NNE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	21 mi	30° NNE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	21 mi	32° NNE	Strong	Hammond, LA

Over-the-air TV in Barataria

With roughly 1,110 residents, Barataria is a small community in Louisiana. Our map shows 21 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 6 Class A and 4 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 farther out. Six of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to New Orleans, so most of the network channels you will find here come from New Orleans'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) and Telemundo on channel 42 (KGLA-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal). 4 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 Barataria

Point your antenna NNE, at about 30°. The main network towers for Barataria 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 19 miles northeast of Barataria (32° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Barataria at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Barataria

The farthest main network tower for Barataria is WVUE-DT (Fox), 19 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.

WUPL is only 14 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Barataria

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WUPLFull power	14 mi	22° NNE	Strong	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	14 mi	22° NNE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	14 mi	342° NNW	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	14 mi	342° NNW	Fair	New, LA
K20MM-DLow power	15 mi	24° NNE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	16 mi	11° NNE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	17 mi	356° N	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	19 mi	33° NNE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	21 mi	30° NNE	Good	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	21 mi	30° NNE	Good	New Orleans, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	41 mi	260° W	Weak	Houma, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	63 mi	272° W	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	65 mi	270° W	Poor	Morgan City, LA
W30EZ-DLow power	70 mi	18° NNE	Poor	Slidell, LA

How Barataria compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Barataria ranks 92nd of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Marrero, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Barataria: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 33° NNE, the direction of WVUE-DT (Fox), 19 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 17 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 Barataria, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 19 miles NNE of Barataria. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Barataria, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NNE of Barataria. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Barataria, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 19 miles NNE of Barataria. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Barataria, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 19 miles NNE of Barataria. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Barataria, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles NNE of Barataria. Estimated signal: strong.

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

21 transmitters within 70 miles of Barataria; around 17 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 Barataria?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 30°. The main network towers for Barataria sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Barataria?

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 Barataria?

WUPL is only 14 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Barataria?

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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