TV channels & antenna towers in Golden Meadow, Louisiana

Golden Meadow has 20 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KFOL-CD, 36 miles to the WNW.

Open Golden Meadow in the live finder

20TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

36 mito the closest tower

2,060population

Network channels in Golden Meadow

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	39 mi	20° NNE	Good	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	43 mi	25° NNE	Good	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	43 mi	25° NNE	Good	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	43 mi	25° NNE	Good	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	44 mi	25° NNE	Good	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	46 mi	25° NNE	Good	Hammond, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	46 mi	24° NNE	Good	New Orleans, LA

Over-the-air TV in Golden Meadow

Golden Meadow is a small community of about 2,060 people in Louisiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 20 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 6 Class A and 3 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 14 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 farther out. Six of the 7 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 26 (WGNO), CBS on channel 4 (WWL-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WDSU), Fox on channel 8 (WVUE-DT), CW on channel 38 (WNOL-TV), ION on channel 49 (WPXL-TV) and Telemundo on channel 42 (KGLA-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 4 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 Golden Meadow

Point your antenna NNE, at about 24°. The main network towers for Golden Meadow sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WNOL-TV, WDSU, WGNO, WVUE-DT and KGLA-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 43 miles northeast of Golden Meadow (25° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Golden Meadow at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Golden Meadow

The farthest main network tower for Golden Meadow is WVUE-DT (Fox), 44 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 Golden Meadow

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KFOL-CDClass A	36 mi	297° WNW	Weak	Houma, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	37 mi	6° N	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	37 mi	6° N	Weak	New, LA
WUPLFull power	39 mi	20° NNE	Good	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	39 mi	20° NNE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	40 mi	21° NNE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	41 mi	16° NNE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	42 mi	10° N	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	44 mi	25° NNE	Good	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	46 mi	24° NNE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	46 mi	24° NNE	Good	New Orleans, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	61 mi	295° WNW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	62 mi	293° WNW	Poor	Morgan City, LA

How Golden Meadow compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Golden Meadow 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.

50% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Houma, 31 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Golden Meadow: 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 25° NNE, the direction of WVUE-DT (Fox), 44 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 Golden Meadow, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 43 miles NNE of Golden Meadow. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Golden Meadow, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles NNE of Golden Meadow. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Golden Meadow, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 43 miles NNE of Golden Meadow. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Golden Meadow, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 44 miles NNE of Golden Meadow. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Golden Meadow, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles NNE of Golden Meadow. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Golden Meadow?

20 transmitters within 70 miles of Golden Meadow; 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 Golden Meadow?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 24°. The main network towers for Golden Meadow sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Golden Meadow?

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 Golden Meadow?

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 Golden Meadow?

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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