TV channels & antenna towers in DeRidder, Louisiana

DeRidder has 34 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, CW, Telemundo and Trinity. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K30QV-D, 7.7 miles to the SSE.

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34TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

7.7 mito the closest tower

10,890population

Network channels in DeRidder

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKPLCCW	7.2	35 mi	151° SSE	Fair	Lake Charles, LA
ABCKVHPABC	29.2	42 mi	204° SSW	Good	Lake Charles, LA
ABCKVHP-LDABC	29.2	43 mi	282° WNW	Poor	Jasper, TX
TLMKWWE-LDTelemundo	19.3	43 mi	182° S	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
CBSKSWL-LDCBS	17	43 mi	182° S	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
CWKALB-TVCW	5.3	49 mi	74° ENE	Good	Alexandria, LA
ABCKBMTABC	12	58 mi	218° SW	Weak	Beaumont, TX
TBNKITU-TVTrinity	34	59 mi	219° SW	Fair	Beaumont, TX
CWKFDMCW	6.2	64 mi	220° SW	Weak	Beaumont, TX
ABCKLAX-TVABC	31	66 mi	41° NE	Weak	Alexandria, LA
ABCKATCABC	3	70 mi	121° ESE	Good	Lafayette, LA
CWKLFY-TVCW	10.2	70 mi	121° ESE	Weak	Lafayette, LA

Over-the-air TV in DeRidder

With roughly 10,900 residents, DeRidder is a town in Louisiana. Our map shows 34 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 2 Class A, 17 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 12 between 25 and 45 miles, and 21 farther out. Four of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Lake Charles, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lake Charles's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 29.2 (KVHP), CBS on channel 17 (KSWL-LD), CW on channel 5.3 (KALB-TV), Telemundo on channel 19.3 (KWWE-LD) and Trinity on channel 34 (KITU-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WVLA-TV in Baton Rouge, LA, 125 miles to the east. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KADN-TV in Lafayette, LA, 72 miles to the southeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 5 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 DeRidder

Point your antenna SSW, at about 204°. The main network towers for DeRidder sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KBMT and KITU-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 58 miles southwest of DeRidder (218° SW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach DeRidder at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for DeRidder

The farthest main network tower for DeRidder is KVHP (ABC), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 DeRidder

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K30QV-DLow power	7.7 mi	158° SSE	Good	Deridder, LA
K22NI-DLow power	27 mi	11° N	Fair	Leesville, LA
KLTL-TVFull power	35 mi	151° SSE	Good	Lake Charles, LA
K21OB-DLow power	39 mi	176° S	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
KBCAFull power	40 mi	84° E	Good	Alexandria, LA
K29NX-DLow power	40 mi	84° E	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K32PB-DLow power	42 mi	204° SSW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
KFAM-CDClass A	43 mi	182° S	Weak	Lake Charles, LA
K25PZ-DLow power	49 mi	74° ENE	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K36ID-DLow power	58 mi	218° SW	Poor	Beaumont, TX
K30QG-DTranslator	58 mi	60° ENE	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K04SA-DLow power	58 mi	60° ENE	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K22OW-DLow power	59 mi	57° ENE	Poor	Alexandria, LA
KBTV-TVFull power	63 mi	221° SW	Weak	Port Arthur, TX
KAGN-CDClass A	65 mi	123° ESE	Poor	Crowley, LA
KLPA-TVFull power	66 mi	41° NE	Fair	Alexandria, LA
KAOB-LDLow power	67 mi	221° SW	Poor	Beaumont, TX
K14TL-DLow power	67 mi	221° SW	Poor	Beaumont, TX
KUMJ-LDLow power	67 mi	221° SW	Poor	Beaumont, TX
KNGC-LDLow power	70 mi	121° ESE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KOPS-LDLow power	70 mi	225° SW	Poor	Beaumont, TX
KLPB-TVFull power	70 mi	121° ESE	Fair	Lafayette, LA

How DeRidder compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, DeRidder ranks 210th of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 35 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 Lake Charles, 44 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in DeRidder: 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 204° SSW, the direction of KVHP (ABC), 42 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 11 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 DeRidder, LA?

ABC is on channel 29.2 from KVHP, broadcasting from 42 miles SSW of DeRidder. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in DeRidder, LA?

CBS is on channel 17 from KSWL-LD, broadcasting from 43 miles S of DeRidder. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in DeRidder, LA?

CW is on channel 5.3 from KALB-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles ENE of DeRidder. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in DeRidder, LA?

Telemundo is on channel 19.3 from KWWE-LD, broadcasting from 43 miles S of DeRidder. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

34 transmitters within 70 miles of DeRidder; around 11 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 DeRidder?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 204°. The main network towers for DeRidder sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in DeRidder?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in DeRidder?

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 DeRidder?

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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