TV channels & antenna towers in Livingston, Louisiana

Livingston has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRUG-LD, 17 miles to the WSW.

Open Livingston in the live finder

37TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

17 mito the closest tower

1,917population

Network channels in Livingston

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	20 mi	245° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	26 mi	261° W	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	29 mi	251° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	30 mi	242° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	34 mi	249° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	34 mi	249° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	34 mi	249° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	59 mi	134° SE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	60 mi	127° SE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	60 mi	127° SE	Fair	Hammond, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	61 mi	129° SE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	61 mi	129° SE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	61 mi	129° SE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	61 mi	128° SE	Fair	New Orleans, LA

Over-the-air TV in Livingston

Livingston, Louisiana has a population of about 1,920. Our map shows 37 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 11 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Livingston, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 22 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.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 2 (WBRZ-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WWL-TV), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), Fox on channel 8 (WVUE-DT), CW on channel 44.2 (WGMB-TV), ION on channel 49 (WPXL-TV), Telemundo on channel 30.2 (WLFT-CD) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair 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 Livingston

Point your antenna WSW, at about 246°. The main network towers for Livingston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WGMB-TV, WBRL-CD and WVLA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 34 miles west of Livingston (249° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Livingston at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Livingston

The farthest main network tower for Livingston is WVLA-TV (NBC), 34 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WWL-TV (CBS), 59 miles southeast and WVUE-DT (Fox), 61 miles southeast, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

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 Livingston

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	17 mi	250° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	23 mi	247° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	23 mi	261° W	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	26 mi	260° W	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	29 mi	252° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	34 mi	249° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	34 mi	249° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	34 mi	249° WSW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	51 mi	135° SE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	52 mi	141° SE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	52 mi	141° SE	Poor	New, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	56 mi	133° SE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	58 mi	206° SSW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
K20MM-DLow power	59 mi	133° SE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	59 mi	134° SE	Fair	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	59 mi	134° SE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	60 mi	127° SE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	60 mi	127° SE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
W30EZ-DLow power	60 mi	78° ENE	Poor	Slidell, LA
WMAU-TVFull power	60 mi	360° N	Fair	Bude, MS
KWBJ-CDClass A	60 mi	207° SSW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
WYES-TVFull power	61 mi	128° SE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	61 mi	183° S	Poor	Houma, LA

How Livingston compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Livingston ranks 5th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 20 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 Hammond, 17 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Livingston: 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 249° WSW, the direction of WVLA-TV (NBC), 34 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 23 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 Livingston, LA?

ABC is on channel 2 from WBRZ-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles WSW of Livingston. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Livingston, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles SE of Livingston. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Livingston, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles WSW of Livingston. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Livingston, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 61 miles SE of Livingston. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Livingston, LA?

CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles WSW of Livingston. Estimated signal: good.

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

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Livingston; around 23 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 Livingston?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 246°. The main network towers for Livingston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Livingston?

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. Picking up CBS and Fox from up to 61 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Livingston?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Livingston?

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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