TV channels & antenna towers in Claiborne, Louisiana

Claiborne has 17 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and MeTV. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KMCT-TV (ION), 2.6 miles to the ESE.

17TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
2.6 mito the closest tower
11,507population

Network channels in Claiborne

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKMCT-TVION39.2 2.6 mi106° ESE StrongWest Monroe, LA
ABCKNOE-TVABC8.2 23 mi162° SSE FairMonroe, LA
MeTVKMLUMeTV11.1 23 mi162° SSE FairColumbia, LA
CWKARDCW14.2 29 mi178° S GoodWest Monroe, LA
NBCKTVENBC10 39 mi357° N GoodEl Dorado, AR
MeTVKMYA-DTMeTV49.1 60 mi330° NNW WeakCamden, AR
FOXWNTZ-TVFox48 65 mi153° SSE WeakNatchez, MS
ABCKLAX-TVABC31 69 mi198° SSW WeakAlexandria, LA

Over-the-air TV in Claiborne

Claiborne is a city of about 11,500 people in Louisiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 17 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 1 Class A, 4 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 farther out. Two of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to West Monroe, so most of the network channels you will find here come from West Monroe's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 8.2 (KNOE-TV), NBC on channel 10 (KTVE), Fox on channel 48 (WNTZ-TV), CW on channel 14.2 (KARD), ION on channel 39.2 (KMCT-TV) and MeTV on channel 11.1 (KMLU). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSLA in Shreveport, LA, 102 miles to the west. 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 Claiborne

The main network towers around Claiborne are in different directions: ABC 162° SSE (23 mi) and NBC 357° N (39 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, KNOE-TV and KMLU, transmit from the same tower site about 23 miles south of Claiborne (162° SSE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Claiborne at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Claiborne

The farthest main network tower for Claiborne is KTVE (NBC), 39 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WNTZ-TV (Fox), 65 miles southeast, 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.

KMCT-TV is only 2.6 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 Claiborne

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KCWL-LDLow power5.3 mi 81° EGoodMonroe, LA
K29NC-DLow power12 mi 31° NNEGoodMonroe, LA
KLTM-TVFull power23 mi 162° SSEGoodMonroe, LA
KETZFull power39 mi 357° NFairEl Dorado, AR
KLMB-CDClass A55 mi 331° NNWPoorEl Dorado, AR
KCIB-LDLow power55 mi 330° NNWPoorEl Dorado, AR
K20OC-DTranslator55 mi 330° NNWPoorEl Dorado, AR
K12XQ-DLow power59 mi 174° SPoorColumbia, LA
KLPA-TVFull power69 mi 198° SSWFairAlexandria, LA

How Claiborne compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Claiborne ranks 223rd of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 2.6 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 Monroe, 4.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Claiborne: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 357° N, the direction of KTVE (NBC), 39 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 10 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Claiborne, LA?

ABC is on channel 8.2 from KNOE-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles SSE of Claiborne. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Claiborne, LA?

NBC is on channel 10 from KTVE, broadcasting from 39 miles N of Claiborne. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Claiborne, LA?

Fox is on channel 48 from WNTZ-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles SSE of Claiborne. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Claiborne, LA?

CW is on channel 14.2 from KARD, broadcasting from 29 miles S of Claiborne. Estimated signal: good.

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

17 transmitters within 70 miles of Claiborne; around 10 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 Claiborne?

The main network towers around Claiborne are in different directions: ABC 162° SSE (23 mi) and NBC 357° N (39 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Claiborne?

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 165° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up Fox from up to 65 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Claiborne?

WNTZ-TV (Fox), 65 miles southeast, 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Claiborne?

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 Claiborne; signal estimates ignore terrain.