TV channels & antenna towers in Montegut, Louisiana

Montegut 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 KFOL-CD, 17 miles to the NW.

Open Montegut in the live finder

22TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

17 mito the closest tower

1,540population

Network channels in Montegut

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	43 mi	46° NE	Good	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	49 mi	47° NE	Good	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	49 mi	47° NE	Good	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	49 mi	47° NE	Good	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	49 mi	48° NE	Good	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	51 mi	46° NE	Good	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	51 mi	47° NE	Good	Hammond, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	68 mi	326° NNW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	69 mi	335° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

Over-the-air TV in Montegut

Montegut, Louisiana has a population of about 1,540. Our map shows 22 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 7 Class A and 3 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther out. Six of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to New Orleans, so most of the network channels you will find here come from New Orleans's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 26 (WGNO), CBS on channel 4 (WWL-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WDSU), Fox on channel 8 (WVUE-DT), CW on channel 38 (WNOL-TV), ION on channel 49 (WPXL-TV) and Telemundo on channel 42 (KGLA-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 4 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 Montegut

Point your antenna NE, at about 47°. The main network towers for Montegut sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WNOL-TV, WDSU, WGNO, WVUE-DT and KGLA-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 49 miles northeast of Montegut (47° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Montegut at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Montegut

The farthest main network tower for Montegut is WVUE-DT (Fox), 49 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Montegut

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KFOL-CDClass A	17 mi	305° NW	Fair	Houma, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	37 mi	36° NE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	37 mi	36° NE	Weak	New, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	42 mi	298° WNW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	43 mi	294° WNW	Weak	Morgan City, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	43 mi	36° NE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	43 mi	46° NE	Good	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	43 mi	46° NE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	44 mi	41° NE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	44 mi	46° NE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	49 mi	48° NE	Good	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	50 mi	46° NE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	51 mi	46° NE	Good	New Orleans, LA

How Montegut compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Montegut ranks 195th of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 43 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

27% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Houma, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Montegut: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 48° NE, the direction of WVUE-DT (Fox), 49 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 Montegut, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 49 miles NE of Montegut. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Montegut, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles NE of Montegut. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Montegut, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 49 miles NE of Montegut. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Montegut, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 49 miles NE of Montegut. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Montegut, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles NE of Montegut. Estimated signal: good.

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

22 transmitters within 70 miles of Montegut; around 12 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Montegut?

Point your antenna NE, at about 47°. The main network towers for Montegut sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Montegut?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Montegut?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Montegut?

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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