TV channels & antenna towers in Lake Arthur, Louisiana

Lake Arthur has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K21OM-D, 20 miles to the ENE.

Open Lake Arthur in the live finder

25TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

20 mito the closest tower

2,742population

Network channels in Lake Arthur

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKATCABC	3	28 mi	54° NE	Good	Lafayette, LA
CWKLFY-TVCW	10.2	29 mi	54° NE	Fair	Lafayette, LA
CWKPLCCW	7.2	29 mi	318° NW	Fair	Lake Charles, LA
FOXKADN-TVFox	15	33 mi	54° NE	Good	Lafayette, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	38 mi	75° ENE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
TLMKWWE-LDTelemundo	19.3	39 mi	284° WNW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
CBSKSWL-LDCBS	17	39 mi	284° WNW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	46 mi	67° ENE	Good	New Iberia, LA
ABCKVHPABC	29.2	56 mi	285° WNW	Good	Lake Charles, LA
CWKALB-TVCW	5.3	67 mi	9° N	Fair	Alexandria, LA

Over-the-air TV in Lake Arthur

Lake Arthur, Louisiana has a population of about 2,740. Our map shows 25 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 4 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 10 farther out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Lafayette, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lafayette's stations.

For the networks, the best local options 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) and Telemundo on channel 50.3 (KLWB). 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 Lake Arthur

Point your antenna NE, at about 54°. The main network towers for Lake Arthur 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 28 miles northeast of Lake Arthur (54° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Lake Arthur

The farthest main network tower for Lake Arthur is KADN-TV (Fox), 33 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 Lake Arthur

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K21OM-DLow power	20 mi	69° ENE	Fair	Lafayette, LA
KAGN-CDClass A	24 mi	46° NE	Fair	Crowley, LA
KNGC-LDLow power	28 mi	54° NE	Fair	Lafayette, LA
KLPB-TVFull power	29 mi	54° NE	Good	Lafayette, LA
KLTL-TVFull power	29 mi	318° NW	Good	Lake Charles, LA
K21OB-DLow power	37 mi	292° WNW	Weak	Lake Charles, LA
KFAM-CDClass A	39 mi	284° WNW	Weak	Lake Charles, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	40 mi	93° E	Weak	Lafayette, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	46 mi	67° ENE	Poor	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	46 mi	67° ENE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
K32PB-DLow power	56 mi	285° WNW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
K30QV-DLow power	57 mi	324° NW	Poor	Deridder, LA
KBCAFull power	57 mi	3° N	Fair	Alexandria, LA
K29NX-DLow power	57 mi	3° N	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K25PZ-DLow power	67 mi	9° N	Poor	Alexandria, LA

How Lake Arthur compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Lake Arthur ranks 182nd of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 28 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, 33 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Lake Arthur: 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 54° NE, the direction of KADN-TV (Fox), 33 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 13 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 Lake Arthur, LA?

ABC is on channel 3 from KATC, broadcasting from 28 miles NE of Lake Arthur. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Lake Arthur, LA?

CBS is on channel 17 from KSWL-LD, broadcasting from 39 miles WNW of Lake Arthur. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is NBC in Lake Arthur, LA?

NBC is on channel 14 from KLAF-LD, broadcasting from 38 miles ENE of Lake Arthur. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Lake Arthur, LA?

Fox is on channel 15 from KADN-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles NE of Lake Arthur. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Lake Arthur, LA?

CW is on channel 7.2 from KPLC, broadcasting from 29 miles NW of Lake Arthur. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Lake Arthur?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Lake Arthur; around 13 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 Lake Arthur?

Point your antenna NE, at about 54°. The main network towers for Lake Arthur sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Lake Arthur?

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 Lake Arthur?

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 Lake Arthur?

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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