TV channels & antenna towers in Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Donaldsonville has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBRZ-TV (ABC), 18 miles to the NW.

Open Donaldsonville in the live finder

40TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

18 mito the closest tower

7,792population

Network channels in Donaldsonville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	18 mi	319° NW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	20 mi	349° N	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	23 mi	325° NW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	23 mi	313° NW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	23 mi	313° NW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	23 mi	313° NW	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	26 mi	335° NNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	59 mi	103° ESE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	60 mi	286° WNW	Fair	New Iberia, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	63 mi	99° E	Weak	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	63 mi	99° E	Fair	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	63 mi	99° E	Fair	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	63 mi	97° E	Fair	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	63 mi	99° E	Fair	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	64 mi	97° E	Fair	Hammond, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	64 mi	278° W	Poor	Lafayette, LA

Over-the-air TV in Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville, Louisiana has a population of about 7,790. Our map shows 40 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 13 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

12 of them are within 25 miles of Donaldsonville, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 22 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 16 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.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 2 (WBRZ-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WWL-TV), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), Fox on channel 8 (WVUE-DT), CW on channel 44.2 (WGMB-TV), ION on channel 49 (WPXL-TV), Telemundo on channel 30.2 (WLFT-CD) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair 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 Donaldsonville

Point your antenna NW, at about 316°. The main network towers for Donaldsonville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WGMB-TV, WBRL-CD and WVLA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 23 miles northwest of Donaldsonville (313° NW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Donaldsonville at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Donaldsonville

The farthest main network tower for Donaldsonville is WVLA-TV (NBC), 23 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WWL-TV (CBS), 59 miles east and WVUE-DT (Fox), 63 miles east, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

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 Donaldsonville

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W31EL-DLow power	20 mi	342° NNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	22 mi	358° N	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	23 mi	326° NNW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	23 mi	313° NW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	23 mi	313° NW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	23 mi	313° NW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	26 mi	341° NNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	26 mi	334° NNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	26 mi	204° SSW	Weak	Morgan City, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	29 mi	206° SSW	Fair	Morgan City, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	36 mi	160° SSE	Fair	Houma, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	50 mi	105° ESE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	50 mi	105° ESE	Poor	New, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	52 mi	100° E	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	56 mi	100° E	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	59 mi	103° ESE	Fair	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	59 mi	103° ESE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	59 mi	102° ESE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	60 mi	267° W	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	60 mi	286° WNW	Poor	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	60 mi	286° WNW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	63 mi	97° E	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	63 mi	97° E	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	63 mi	99° E	Fair	New Orleans, LA

How Donaldsonville compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Donaldsonville ranks 1st of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Prairieville, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Donaldsonville: 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 WVLA-TV (NBC), 23 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 25 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 Donaldsonville, LA?

ABC is on channel 2 from WBRZ-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles NW of Donaldsonville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Donaldsonville, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles ESE of Donaldsonville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Donaldsonville, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles NW of Donaldsonville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Donaldsonville, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 63 miles E of Donaldsonville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Donaldsonville, LA?

CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles NW of Donaldsonville. Estimated signal: good.

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

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Donaldsonville; around 25 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 Donaldsonville?

Point your antenna NW, at about 316°. The main network towers for Donaldsonville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Donaldsonville?

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. Picking up CBS and Fox from up to 63 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Donaldsonville?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Donaldsonville?

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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