TV channels & antenna towers in Franklinton, Louisiana

Franklinton has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W30EZ-D, 26 miles to the ESE.

Open Franklinton in the live finder

33TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

26 mito the closest tower

3,782population

Network channels in Franklinton

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWHPM-LDFox	23	54 mi	54° NE	Poor	Hattiesburg, MS
IONWPXL-TVION	49	61 mi	168° SSE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	61 mi	168° SSE	Fair	Hammond, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	62 mi	239° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	63 mi	169° SSE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	63 mi	169° S	Weak	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	63 mi	169° S	Fair	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	63 mi	169° S	Fair	New Orleans, LA
ABCWLOXABC	13	64 mi	97° E	Fair	Biloxi, MS
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	65 mi	174° S	Weak	New Orleans, LA
CWWXXV-TVCW	25.3	65 mi	96° E	Fair	Gulfport, MS
ABCWDAM-TVABC	7.2	66 mi	51° NE	Poor	Laurel, MS
CWWHLTCW	22.2	67 mi	54° NE	Weak	Hattiesburg, MS
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	67 mi	246° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

Over-the-air TV in Franklinton

Franklinton is a town of about 3,780 people in Louisiana. There are 33 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 6 Class A, 10 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 1 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Franklinton, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 31 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 14 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 13 (WLOX), CBS on channel 4 (WWL-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WDSU), Fox on channel 8 (WVUE-DT), CW on channel 25.3 (WXXV-TV), ION on channel 49 (WPXL-TV), Telemundo on channel 42 (KGLA-DT) 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 Franklinton

The main network towers around Franklinton are in different directions: ABC 97° E (64 mi), CBS 174° S (65 mi), NBC 169° S (63 mi) and Fox 169° SSE (63 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WPXL-TV, KGLA-DT and WVUE-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 61 miles south of Franklinton (168° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Franklinton at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WLOX (ABC), WWL-TV (CBS), WDSU (NBC) and WVUE-DT (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Franklinton. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Franklinton

The farthest main network tower for Franklinton is WWL-TV (CBS), 65 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Franklinton

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W30EZ-DLow power	26 mi	116° ESE	Fair	Slidell, LA
W29EY-DTranslator	35 mi	33° NNE	Weak	Columbia, MS
WMAU-TVFull power	51 mi	316° NW	Good	Bude, MS
WRUG-LDLow power	59 mi	240° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
W27EH-DLow power	60 mi	57° ENE	Poor	Hattiesburg, MS
WTNO-CDClass A	60 mi	179° S	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	61 mi	169° SSE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	61 mi	168° SSE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	62 mi	175° S	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	63 mi	169° SSE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	64 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K20MM-DLow power	65 mi	173° S	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	65 mi	182° S	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	65 mi	182° S	Poor	New, LA
W31EL-DLow power	65 mi	240° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WUPLFull power	65 mi	174° S	Weak	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	65 mi	174° S	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WLHA-LDLow power	66 mi	51° NE	Poor	Laurel, MS
KBTR-CDClass A	68 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

How Franklinton compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Franklinton ranks 223rd of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 54 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 Hammond, 30 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Franklinton: 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 174° S, the direction of WWL-TV (CBS), 65 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 10 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 Franklinton, LA?

ABC is on channel 13 from WLOX, broadcasting from 64 miles E of Franklinton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Franklinton, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles S of Franklinton. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Franklinton, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 63 miles S of Franklinton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Franklinton, LA?

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

What channel is CW in Franklinton, LA?

CW is on channel 25.3 from WXXV-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles E of Franklinton. Estimated signal: fair.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Franklinton; around 10 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 Franklinton?

What kind of antenna do I need in Franklinton?

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 Franklinton?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Franklinton?

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 Franklinton; signal estimates ignore terrain.