TV channels & antenna towers in Hammond, Louisiana

Hammond has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRUG-LD, 33 miles to the W.

Open Hammond in the live finder

38TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

33 mito the closest tower

20,480population

Network channels in Hammond

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	36 mi	256° WSW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	43 mi	265° W	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	46 mi	258° WSW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	46 mi	252° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	47 mi	140° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	48 mi	139° SE	Good	Hammond, LA
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	48 mi	148° SSE	Good	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	49 mi	142° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	49 mi	142° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	49 mi	142° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	49 mi	141° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	50 mi	256° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	50 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	50 mi	256° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA

Over-the-air TV in Hammond

Hammond, Louisiana has a population of about 20,500. There are 38 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 17 full-power, 11 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Hammond, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 27 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 14 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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), Telemundo on channel 42 (KGLA-DT) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 6 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 Hammond

Point your antenna SE, at about 143°. The main network towers for Hammond sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WPXL-TV, KGLA-DT and WVUE-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 47 miles southeast of Hammond (140° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hammond at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hammond

The farthest main network tower for Hammond is WVUE-DT (Fox), 49 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 Hammond

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WRUG-LDLow power	33 mi	260° W	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	39 mi	257° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	40 mi	265° W	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	41 mi	152° SSE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	43 mi	264° W	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
W30EZ-DLow power	43 mi	74° ENE	Poor	Slidell, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	44 mi	159° SSE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	44 mi	159° SSE	Poor	New, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	45 mi	148° SSE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	45 mi	259° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	47 mi	140° SE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	47 mi	140° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	48 mi	147° SSE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	48 mi	148° SSE	Good	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	48 mi	148° SSE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	49 mi	141° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	50 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	50 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	50 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WMAU-TVFull power	62 mi	344° NNW	Fair	Bude, MS
KFOL-CDClass A	65 mi	198° SSW	Poor	Houma, LA
W29EY-DTranslator	65 mi	35° NE	Poor	Columbia, MS
KJUN-CDClass A	67 mi	220° SW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	70 mi	220° SW	Poor	Morgan City, LA

How Hammond compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Hammond ranks 135th of 283 places in Louisiana: the same as the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 36 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 Kenner, 38 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hammond: 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 141° SE, the direction of WVUE-DT (Fox), 49 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 16 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 Hammond, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 49 miles SE of Hammond. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Hammond, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles SSE of Hammond. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Hammond, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 49 miles SE of Hammond. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Hammond, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 49 miles SE of Hammond. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Hammond, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles SE of Hammond. Estimated signal: good.

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

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Hammond; around 16 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 Hammond?

Point your antenna SE, at about 143°. The main network towers for Hammond sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hammond?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hammond?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Hammond?

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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