TV channels & antenna towers in Merrydale, Louisiana

Merrydale has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KPBN-LD, 3.8 miles to the SSW.

Open Merrydale in the live finder

28TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

3.8 mito the closest tower

9,772population

Network channels in Merrydale

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	5.9 mi	228° SW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	8.9 mi	159° SSE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	11 mi	214° SW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	15 mi	200° SSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	16 mi	220° SW	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	16 mi	220° SW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	16 mi	220° SW	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	52 mi	258° WSW	Good	New Iberia, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	60 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
FOXKADN-TVFox	15	67 mi	262° W	Fair	Lafayette, LA

Over-the-air TV in Merrydale

Merrydale, Louisiana has a population of about 9,770. Our map shows 28 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 8 full-power, 11 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

15 of them are within 25 miles of Merrydale, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 10 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 9 (WAFB), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), Fox on channel 15 (KADN-TV), CW on channel 44.2 (WGMB-TV), Telemundo on channel 50.3 (KLWB) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 2 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 Merrydale

Point your antenna SSW, at about 211°. The main network towers for Merrydale 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 16 miles southwest of Merrydale (220° SW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Merrydale at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Merrydale

The farthest main network tower for Merrydale is WVLA-TV (NBC), 16 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

KADN-TV (Fox), 67 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.

WLPB-TV is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Merrydale

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KPBN-LDLow power	3.8 mi	203° SSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	6.6 mi	224° SW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	8.3 mi	134° SE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	8.8 mi	175° S	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	11 mi	213° SSW	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	16 mi	220° SW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	16 mi	220° SW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	16 mi	220° SW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	52 mi	184° S	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	52 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	52 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	54 mi	186° S	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	62 mi	240° WSW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
WMAU-TVFull power	64 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Bude, MS
KFOL-CDClass A	64 mi	163° SSE	Poor	Houma, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	68 mi	127° SE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	68 mi	127° SE	Poor	New, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	68 mi	122° ESE	Poor	New Orleans, LA

How Merrydale compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Merrydale ranks 92nd of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 5.9 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 Central, 5.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Merrydale: 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 220° SW, the direction of WVLA-TV (NBC), 16 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 17 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 Merrydale, LA?

ABC is on channel 2 from WBRZ-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of Merrydale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Merrydale, LA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WAFB, broadcasting from 11 miles SW of Merrydale. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Merrydale, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles SW of Merrydale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Merrydale, LA?

Fox is on channel 15 from KADN-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles W of Merrydale. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Merrydale, LA?

CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles SW of Merrydale. Estimated signal: strong.

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

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Merrydale; around 17 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 Merrydale?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 211°. The main network towers for Merrydale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Merrydale?

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 Fox from up to 67 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Merrydale?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Merrydale?

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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