TV channels & antenna towers in Kinder, Louisiana

Kinder has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KPLC (CW), 11 miles to the SW.

Open Kinder in the live finder

32TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

11 mito the closest tower

2,442population

Network channels in Kinder

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKPLCCW	7.2	11 mi	235° SW	Good	Lake Charles, LA
TLMKWWE-LDTelemundo	19.3	33 mi	237° WSW	Weak	Lake Charles, LA
CBSKSWL-LDCBS	17	33 mi	237° WSW	Weak	Lake Charles, LA
ABCKATCABC	3	35 mi	108° ESE	Good	Lafayette, LA
CWKLFY-TVCW	10.2	36 mi	108° ESE	Fair	Lafayette, LA
FOXKADN-TVFox	15	39 mi	103° ESE	Good	Lafayette, LA
CWKALB-TVCW	5.3	44 mi	29° NNE	Good	Alexandria, LA
ABCKVHPABC	29.2	45 mi	253° WSW	Good	Lake Charles, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	50 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	54 mi	100° E	Good	New Iberia, LA
ABCKBMTABC	12	65 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Beaumont, TX
TBNKITU-TVTrinity	34	66 mi	252° WSW	Weak	Beaumont, TX

Over-the-air TV in Kinder

With roughly 2,440 residents, Kinder is a small community in Louisiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 32 licensed TV transmitters: 12 full-power, 4 Class A, 14 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 16 between 25 and 45 miles, and 14 farther out. Four of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Lake Charles, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lake Charles's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 3 (KATC), CBS on channel 17 (KSWL-LD), NBC on channel 14 (KLAF-LD), Fox on channel 15 (KADN-TV), CW on channel 7.2 (KPLC), Telemundo on channel 50.3 (KLWB) and Trinity on channel 34 (KITU-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 3 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 Kinder

Point your antenna ESE, at about 105°. The main network towers for Kinder sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KATC and KLFY-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 35 miles east of Kinder (108° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Kinder at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Kinder

The farthest main network tower for Kinder is KADN-TV (Fox), 39 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Kinder

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KLTL-TVFull power	11 mi	235° SW	Good	Lake Charles, LA
K21OB-DLow power	28 mi	239° WSW	Fair	Lake Charles, LA
K30QV-DLow power	29 mi	308° NW	Fair	Deridder, LA
KAGN-CDClass A	30 mi	112° ESE	Fair	Crowley, LA
KBCAFull power	32 mi	25° NNE	Good	Alexandria, LA
K29NX-DLow power	32 mi	25° NNE	Weak	Alexandria, LA
KFAM-CDClass A	33 mi	237° WSW	Fair	Lake Charles, LA
KNGC-LDLow power	35 mi	108° ESE	Weak	Lafayette, LA
KLPB-TVFull power	36 mi	108° ESE	Good	Lafayette, LA
K21OM-DLow power	36 mi	126° SE	Weak	Lafayette, LA
K25PZ-DLow power	44 mi	29° NNE	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K32PB-DLow power	45 mi	253° WSW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	54 mi	100° E	Poor	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	54 mi	100° E	Poor	Lafayette, LA
K22NI-DLow power	56 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Leesville, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	59 mi	120° ESE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
K30QG-DTranslator	59 mi	24° NNE	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K04SA-DLow power	59 mi	24° NNE	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K22OW-DLow power	62 mi	23° NNE	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K36ID-DLow power	65 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Beaumont, TX

How Kinder compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Kinder ranks 170th of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Lake Charles, 28 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Kinder: 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 103° ESE, the direction of KADN-TV (Fox), 39 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 14 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 Kinder, LA?

ABC is on channel 3 from KATC, broadcasting from 35 miles ESE of Kinder. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Kinder, LA?

CBS is on channel 17 from KSWL-LD, broadcasting from 33 miles WSW of Kinder. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Kinder, LA?

NBC is on channel 14 from KLAF-LD, broadcasting from 50 miles ESE of Kinder. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Kinder, LA?

Fox is on channel 15 from KADN-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles ESE of Kinder. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Kinder, LA?

CW is on channel 7.2 from KPLC, broadcasting from 11 miles SW of Kinder. Estimated signal: good.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Kinder; around 14 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 Kinder?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 105°. The main network towers for Kinder sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Kinder?

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 Kinder?

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 Kinder?

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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