TV channels & antenna towers in Cecilia, Louisiana

Cecilia has 35 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KDCG-CD, 6.6 miles to the W.

Open Cecilia in the live finder

35TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

6.6 mito the closest tower

1,980population

Network channels in Cecilia

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	6.6 mi	273° W	Strong	New Iberia, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	15 mi	238° WSW	Fair	Lafayette, LA
FOXKADN-TVFox	15	22 mi	275° W	Strong	Lafayette, LA
CWKLFY-TVCW	10.2	26 mi	268° W	Fair	Lafayette, LA
ABCKATCABC	3	26 mi	268° W	Strong	Lafayette, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	34 mi	91° E	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	34 mi	91° E	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	34 mi	91° E	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	38 mi	87° E	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	39 mi	94° E	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	41 mi	79° E	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	48 mi	86° E	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
CWKALB-TVCW	5.3	62 mi	322° NW	Good	Alexandria, LA
CWKPLCCW	7.2	69 mi	274° W	Weak	Lake Charles, LA

Over-the-air TV in Cecilia

With roughly 1,980 residents, Cecilia is a small community in Louisiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 35 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 10 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

6 of them are within 25 miles of Cecilia, 18 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 3 (KATC), CBS on channel 9 (WAFB), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), Fox on channel 15 (KADN-TV), CW on channel 44.2 (WGMB-TV), Telemundo on channel 50.3 (KLWB) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). 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 Cecilia

The main network towers around Cecilia are in different directions: ABC 268° W (26 mi), NBC 91° E (34 mi) and Fox 275° W (22 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 34 miles east of Cecilia (91° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cecilia at fair strength or better, 44% 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 Cecilia, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cecilia

The farthest main network tower for Cecilia is WVLA-TV (NBC), 34 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WAFB (CBS), 38 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

KLWB is only 6.6 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 Cecilia

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KDCG-CDClass A	6.6 mi	273° W	Good	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	6.6 mi	273° W	Good	Lafayette, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	22 mi	203° SSW	Fair	Lafayette, LA
KLPB-TVFull power	26 mi	268° W	Good	Lafayette, LA
KNGC-LDLow power	26 mi	268° W	Fair	Lafayette, LA
KAGN-CDClass A	31 mi	268° W	Fair	Crowley, LA
K21OM-DLow power	32 mi	251° WSW	Weak	Lafayette, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	34 mi	91° E	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	34 mi	91° E	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	34 mi	91° E	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	39 mi	86° E	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	40 mi	80° E	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	44 mi	80° E	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	45 mi	87° E	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	51 mi	83° E	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	57 mi	135° SE	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	58 mi	138° SE	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KBCAFull power	60 mi	311° NW	Fair	Alexandria, LA
K29NX-DLow power	60 mi	311° NW	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K25PZ-DLow power	62 mi	322° NW	Poor	Alexandria, LA
KLTL-TVFull power	69 mi	274° W	Poor	Lake Charles, LA

How Cecilia compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Cecilia ranks 46th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 6.6 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

50% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Lafayette, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cecilia: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 91° E, the direction of WVLA-TV (NBC), 34 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 19 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 Cecilia, LA?

ABC is on channel 3 from KATC, broadcasting from 26 miles W of Cecilia. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Cecilia, LA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WAFB, broadcasting from 38 miles E of Cecilia. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Cecilia, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles E of Cecilia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Cecilia, LA?

Fox is on channel 15 from KADN-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles W of Cecilia. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Cecilia, LA?

CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles E of Cecilia. Estimated signal: good.

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

35 transmitters within 70 miles of Cecilia; around 19 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Cecilia?

What kind of antenna do I need in Cecilia?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. The towers are spread over about 183° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up CBS from up to 38 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cecilia?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Cecilia?

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 Cecilia; signal estimates ignore terrain.