TV channels & antenna towers in Benton, Louisiana

Benton has 18 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KLTS-TV, 11 miles to the W.

Open Benton in the live finder

18TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

11 mito the closest tower

2,015population

Network channels in Benton

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKTBS-TVABC	3	11 mi	267° W	Strong	Shreveport, LA
CWKPXJCW	21	11 mi	267° W	Strong	Minden, LA
CBSKSLACBS	12	11 mi	263° W	Strong	Shreveport, LA
FOXKMSS-TVFox	33	11 mi	260° W	Strong	Shreveport, LA
IONKSHV-TVION	45.3	11 mi	260° W	Strong	Shreveport, LA
TLMKTSH-CDTelemundo	19	13 mi	180° S	Fair	Shreveport, LA
NBCKTAL-TVNBC	6	21 mi	313° NW	Strong	Texarkana, TX

Over-the-air TV in Benton

Benton, Louisiana has a population of about 2,020. There are 18 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 7 full-power, 3 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

12 of them are within 25 miles of Benton, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Shreveport, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Shreveport's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 3 (KTBS-TV), CBS on channel 12 (KSLA), NBC on channel 6 (KTAL-TV), Fox on channel 33 (KMSS-TV), CW on channel 21 (KPXJ), ION on channel 45.3 (KSHV-TV) and Telemundo on channel 19 (KTSH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Benton

The main network towers around Benton are in different directions: ABC 267° W (11 mi), CBS 263° W (11 mi), NBC 313° NW (21 mi) and Fox 260° W (11 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, KTBS-TV, KPXJ, KSLA, KMSS-TV and KSHV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles west of Benton (267° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Benton at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Benton

The farthest main network tower for Benton is KTAL-TV (NBC), 21 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

KLTS-TV is only 11 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 Benton

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KLTS-TVFull power	11 mi	264° W	Strong	Shreveport, LA
KVPO-LDLow power	11 mi	222° SW	Good	Shreveport, LA
K30QB-DLow power	14 mi	186° S	Fair	Shreveport, LA
KADO-CDClass A	14 mi	185° S	Fair	Shreveport, LA
K27NA-DLow power	15 mi	186° S	Fair	Shreveport, LA
K14NR-DLow power	40 mi	257° WSW	Poor	Marshall, TX
KTEV-LDLow power	53 mi	332° NNW	Poor	Texarkana, AR
KLFI-CDClass A	55 mi	339° NNW	Poor	Texarkana, AR
K14QT-DLow power	55 mi	339° NNW	Poor	Texarkana, TX
KLGV-LDLow power	60 mi	254° WSW	Poor	Longview, TX
K36MU-DLow power	64 mi	0° N	Poor	Texarkana, AR

How Benton compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Benton ranks 195th of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Shreveport, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Benton: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 313° NW, the direction of KTAL-TV (NBC), 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 12 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 Benton, LA?

ABC is on channel 3 from KTBS-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles W of Benton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Benton, LA?

CBS is on channel 12 from KSLA, broadcasting from 11 miles W of Benton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Benton, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from KTAL-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles NW of Benton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Benton, LA?

Fox is on channel 33 from KMSS-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles W of Benton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Benton, LA?

CW is on channel 21 from KPXJ, broadcasting from 11 miles W of Benton. Estimated signal: strong.

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

18 transmitters within 70 miles of Benton; around 12 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 Benton?

What kind of antenna do I need in Benton?

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 Benton?

KLTS-TV is only 11 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 Benton?

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 Benton; signal estimates ignore terrain.