TV channels & antenna towers in Chalmette, Louisiana

Chalmette has 20 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 WNOL-TV (CW), 0.7 miles to the NE.

Open Chalmette in the live finder

20TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

0.7 mito the closest tower

16,751population

Network channels in Chalmette

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	0.7 mi	43° NE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	0.7 mi	43° NE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	0.7 mi	43° NE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	1.2 mi	51° NE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	2.9 mi	31° NNE	Strong	Hammond, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	2.9 mi	19° NNE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	5.1 mi	240° WSW	Strong	New Orleans, LA
MeTVWTBL-LDMeTV	51.1	66 mi	61° ENE	Poor	Biloxi, MS

Over-the-air TV in Chalmette

With roughly 16,800 residents, Chalmette is a town in Louisiana. Our map shows 20 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 4 Class A and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 farther out. Six of the 8 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), Telemundo on channel 42 (KGLA-DT) and MeTV on channel 51.1 (WTBL-LD). 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 Chalmette

The main network towers around Chalmette are in different directions: ABC 43° NE (0.7 mi), CBS 240° WSW (5.1 mi), NBC 43° NE (0.7 mi) and Fox 51° NE (1.2 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, WNOL-TV, WDSU, WGNO, WVUE-DT and KGLA-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 0.7 miles northeast of Chalmette (43° NE). 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 Chalmette at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Chalmette

The farthest main network tower for Chalmette is WWL-TV (CBS), 5.1 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.

WNOL-TV is only 0.7 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 Chalmette

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WYES-TVFull power	1.2 mi	52° NE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	2.9 mi	16° NNE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	2.9 mi	19° NNE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	3.9 mi	246° WSW	Good	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	5.1 mi	240° WSW	Strong	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	5.1 mi	240° WSW	Good	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	6.3 mi	276° W	Good	New Orleans, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	11 mi	282° WNW	Good	New Orleans, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	14 mi	261° W	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	14 mi	261° W	Fair	New, LA
W30EZ-DLow power	52 mi	13° NNE	Poor	Slidell, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	55 mi	246° WSW	Poor	Houma, LA

How Chalmette compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Chalmette ranks 92nd of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 0.7 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 New Orleans, 6.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Chalmette: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 240° WSW, the direction of WWL-TV (CBS), 5.1 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 Chalmette, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 0.7 miles NE of Chalmette. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Chalmette, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 5.1 miles WSW of Chalmette. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Chalmette, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 0.7 miles NE of Chalmette. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Chalmette, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 1.2 miles NE of Chalmette. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Chalmette, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 0.7 miles NE of Chalmette. Estimated signal: strong.

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

20 transmitters within 70 miles of Chalmette; 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 Chalmette?

What kind of antenna do I need in Chalmette?

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 Chalmette?

WNOL-TV is only 0.7 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 Chalmette?

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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