TV channels & antenna towers in Franklin, Louisiana

Franklin has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWBJ-CD, 19 miles to the ESE.

Open Franklin in the live finder

30TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

19 mito the closest tower

7,302population

Network channels in Franklin

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	39 mi	20° NNE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	39 mi	20° NNE	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	39 mi	20° NNE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	39 mi	28° NNE	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	43 mi	24° NNE	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	45 mi	311° NW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	47 mi	324° NW	Good	New Iberia, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	48 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	49 mi	23° NNE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
FOXKADN-TVFox	15	58 mi	313° NW	Good	Lafayette, LA
CWKLFY-TVCW	10.2	59 mi	308° NW	Weak	Lafayette, LA
ABCKATCABC	3	60 mi	308° NW	Good	Lafayette, LA

Over-the-air TV in Franklin

Franklin, Louisiana has a population of about 7,300. Our map shows 30 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 11 Class A, 8 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, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 12 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther out. Seven of the 12 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 best-placed network stations 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 (good signal). 2 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 Franklin

The main network towers around Franklin are in different directions: ABC 308° NW (60 mi), CBS 24° NNE (43 mi), NBC 20° NNE (39 mi) and Fox 313° NW (58 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 39 miles north of Franklin (20° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Franklin at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

KADN-TV (Fox) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Franklin. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Franklin

The farthest main network tower for Franklin is KATC (ABC), 60 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Franklin

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KWBJ-CDClass A	19 mi	106° ESE	Fair	Morgan City, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	20 mi	98° E	Fair	Morgan City, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	34 mi	301° WNW	Fair	Lafayette, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	39 mi	20° NNE	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	39 mi	20° NNE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	39 mi	20° NNE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	44 mi	24° NNE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	44 mi	106° ESE	Poor	Houma, LA
W31EL-DLow power	47 mi	31° NNE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	47 mi	324° NW	Poor	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	47 mi	324° NW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	48 mi	23° NNE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	50 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	52 mi	34° NE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K21OM-DLow power	58 mi	298° WNW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KLPB-TVFull power	59 mi	308° NW	Fair	Lafayette, LA
KNGC-LDLow power	60 mi	308° NW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KAGN-CDClass A	64 mi	305° NW	Poor	Crowley, LA

How Franklin compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Franklin ranks 210th of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 39 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

27% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is New Iberia, 24 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Franklin: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 308° NW, the direction of KATC (ABC), 60 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 Franklin, LA?

ABC is on channel 3 from KATC, broadcasting from 60 miles NW of Franklin. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Franklin, LA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WAFB, broadcasting from 43 miles NNE of Franklin. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Franklin, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles NNE of Franklin. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Franklin, LA?

Fox is on channel 15 from KADN-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles NW of Franklin. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Franklin, LA?

CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles NNE of Franklin. Estimated signal: good.

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

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Franklin; around 11 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Franklin?

What kind of antenna do I need in Franklin?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 76° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Franklin?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Franklin?

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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