TV channels & antenna towers in Minden, Louisiana

Minden has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTSH-CD (Telemundo), 28 miles to the WSW.

Open Minden in the live finder

22TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

28 mito the closest tower

12,690population

Network channels in Minden

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMKTSH-CDTelemundo	19	28 mi	255° WSW	Fair	Shreveport, LA
FOXKMSS-TVFox	33	38 mi	276° W	Good	Shreveport, LA
IONKSHV-TVION	45.3	38 mi	276° W	Good	Shreveport, LA
CBSKSLACBS	12	38 mi	276° W	Good	Shreveport, LA
ABCKTBS-TVABC	3	38 mi	278° W	Good	Shreveport, LA
CWKPXJCW	21	38 mi	278° W	Good	Minden, LA
NBCKTAL-TVNBC	6	46 mi	296° WNW	Good	Texarkana, TX
MeTVKMYA-DTMeTV	49.1	57 mi	37° NE	Weak	Camden, AR
IONKMCT-TVION	39.2	67 mi	96° E	Poor	West Monroe, LA
NBCKTVENBC	10	69 mi	62° ENE	Good	El Dorado, AR

Over-the-air TV in Minden

Minden, Louisiana has a population of about 12,700. There are 22 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 3 Class A, 7 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther out. Five of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Shreveport, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Shreveport's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 3 (KTBS-TV), CBS on channel 12 (KSLA), NBC on channel 6 (KTAL-TV), Fox on channel 33 (KMSS-TV), CW on channel 21 (KPXJ), ION on channel 45.3 (KSHV-TV), Telemundo on channel 19 (KTSH-CD) and MeTV on channel 49.1 (KMYA-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair 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 Minden

Point your antenna W, at about 276°. The main network towers for Minden sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, KMSS-TV, KSHV-TV, KSLA, KTBS-TV and KPXJ, transmit from the same tower site about 38 miles west of Minden (276° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Minden at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Minden

The farthest main network tower for Minden is KTBS-TV (ABC), 38 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

KTAL-TV (NBC), 46 miles northwest, 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.

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 Minden

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KADO-CDClass A	29 mi	253° WSW	Fair	Shreveport, LA
K30QB-DLow power	29 mi	253° WSW	Fair	Shreveport, LA
K27NA-DLow power	30 mi	251° WSW	Fair	Shreveport, LA
KVPO-LDLow power	34 mi	266° W	Weak	Shreveport, LA
KLTS-TVFull power	37 mi	277° W	Good	Shreveport, LA
KCIB-LDLow power	54 mi	41° NE	Poor	El Dorado, AR
K20OC-DTranslator	55 mi	41° NE	Poor	El Dorado, AR
KLMB-CDClass A	55 mi	42° NE	Poor	El Dorado, AR
K14NR-DLow power	66 mi	267° W	Poor	Marshall, TX
KCWL-LDLow power	69 mi	95° E	Poor	Monroe, LA
KETZFull power	69 mi	62° ENE	Weak	El Dorado, AR
K29NC-DLow power	70 mi	87° E	Poor	Monroe, LA

How Minden compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Minden ranks 195th 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 Bossier City, 27 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Minden: 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 278° W, the direction of KTBS-TV (ABC), 38 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 12 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 Minden, LA?

ABC is on channel 3 from KTBS-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles W of Minden. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Minden, LA?

CBS is on channel 12 from KSLA, broadcasting from 38 miles W of Minden. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Minden, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from KTAL-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles WNW of Minden. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Minden, LA?

Fox is on channel 33 from KMSS-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles W of Minden. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Minden, LA?

CW is on channel 21 from KPXJ, broadcasting from 38 miles W of Minden. Estimated signal: good.

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

22 transmitters within 70 miles of Minden; around 12 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 Minden?

Point your antenna W, at about 276°. The main network towers for Minden sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Minden?

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 NBC from up to 46 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Minden?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Minden?

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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More: all TV stations in Louisiana · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Minden; signal estimates ignore terrain.