TV channels & antenna towers in Basile, Louisiana

Basile has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KAGN-CD, 17 miles to the SE.

Open Basile in the live finder

29TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

17 mito the closest tower

1,816population

Network channels in Basile

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKATCABC	3	21 mi	121° ESE	Strong	Lafayette, LA
CWKLFY-TVCW	10.2	22 mi	121° ESE	Fair	Lafayette, LA
FOXKADN-TVFox	15	24 mi	110° ESE	Good	Lafayette, LA
CWKPLCCW	7.2	25 mi	256° WSW	Good	Lake Charles, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	37 mi	120° ESE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
CWKALB-TVCW	5.3	39 mi	9° N	Good	Alexandria, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	39 mi	104° ESE	Good	New Iberia, LA
TLMKWWE-LDTelemundo	19.3	46 mi	247° WSW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
CBSKSWL-LDCBS	17	46 mi	247° WSW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
ABCKVHPABC	29.2	60 mi	257° WSW	Fair	Lake Charles, LA

Over-the-air TV in Basile

Basile, Louisiana has a population of about 1,820. Our map shows 29 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 4 Class A, 13 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

8 of them are within 25 miles of Basile, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Lafayette, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lafayette's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 3 (KATC), CBS on channel 17 (KSWL-LD), NBC on channel 14 (KLAF-LD), Fox on channel 15 (KADN-TV), CW on channel 5.3 (KALB-TV) and Telemundo on channel 50.3 (KLWB). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 3 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 Basile

Point your antenna ESE, at about 116°. The main network towers for Basile sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KATC and KLFY-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 21 miles southeast of Basile (121° ESE). 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 Basile at fair strength or better, 29% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Basile

The farthest main network tower for Basile is KADN-TV (Fox), 24 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Basile

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KAGN-CDClass A	17 mi	131° SE	Fair	Crowley, LA
KNGC-LDLow power	21 mi	121° ESE	Fair	Lafayette, LA
KLPB-TVFull power	22 mi	121° ESE	Good	Lafayette, LA
KLTL-TVFull power	25 mi	256° WSW	Good	Lake Charles, LA
K21OM-DLow power	25 mi	146° SSE	Fair	Lafayette, LA
KBCAFull power	29 mi	357° N	Good	Alexandria, LA
K29NX-DLow power	29 mi	357° N	Fair	Alexandria, LA
K25PZ-DLow power	39 mi	9° N	Weak	Alexandria, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	39 mi	104° ESE	Weak	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	39 mi	104° ESE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
K21OB-DLow power	41 mi	250° WSW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
K30QV-DLow power	42 mi	295° WNW	Poor	Deridder, LA
KFAM-CDClass A	46 mi	247° WSW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	47 mi	130° SE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
K30QG-DTranslator	55 mi	10° N	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K04SA-DLow power	55 mi	10° N	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K22OW-DLow power	58 mi	9° N	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K32PB-DLow power	60 mi	257° WSW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
K22NI-DLow power	63 mi	325° NW	Poor	Leesville, LA

How Basile compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Basile ranks 170th of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 21 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 Lafayette, 39 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Basile: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 110° ESE, the direction of KADN-TV (Fox), 24 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 14 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 Basile, LA?

ABC is on channel 3 from KATC, broadcasting from 21 miles ESE of Basile. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Basile, LA?

CBS is on channel 17 from KSWL-LD, broadcasting from 46 miles WSW of Basile. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is NBC in Basile, LA?

NBC is on channel 14 from KLAF-LD, broadcasting from 37 miles ESE of Basile. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Basile, LA?

Fox is on channel 15 from KADN-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles ESE of Basile. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Basile, LA?

CW is on channel 5.3 from KALB-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles N of Basile. Estimated signal: good.

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

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Basile; around 14 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 Basile?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 116°. The main network towers for Basile sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Basile?

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 Basile?

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 Basile?

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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