TV channels & antenna towers in Natalbany, Louisiana

Natalbany has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRUG-LD, 32 miles to the WSW.

Open Natalbany in the live finder

37TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

32 mito the closest tower

2,984population

Network channels in Natalbany

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	36 mi	251° WSW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	42 mi	260° W	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	45 mi	254° WSW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	46 mi	248° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	49 mi	252° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	49 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	49 mi	252° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	50 mi	140° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	51 mi	140° SE	Good	Hammond, LA
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	52 mi	149° SSE	Good	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	52 mi	142° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	52 mi	142° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	52 mi	142° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	52 mi	142° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA

Over-the-air TV in Natalbany

Natalbany, Louisiana has a population of about 2,980. There are 37 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 17 full-power, 10 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Natalbany, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 28 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 best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 26 (WGNO), 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 42 (KGLA-DT) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good 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 Natalbany

The main network towers around Natalbany are in different directions: ABC 142° SE (52 mi), CBS 149° SSE (52 mi), NBC 252° WSW (49 mi) and Fox 142° SE (52 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WGMB-TV, WBRL-CD and WVLA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 49 miles west of Natalbany (252° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Natalbany at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WGNO (ABC) and WVUE-DT (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Natalbany. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Natalbany

The farthest main network tower for Natalbany is WVUE-DT (Fox), 52 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Natalbany

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	32 mi	254° WSW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	38 mi	252° WSW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	39 mi	260° W	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	42 mi	259° W	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
W30EZ-DLow power	44 mi	78° ENE	Poor	Slidell, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	44 mi	255° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	44 mi	153° SSE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	47 mi	158° SSE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	47 mi	158° SSE	Poor	New, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	48 mi	149° SSE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	49 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	49 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	49 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	50 mi	141° SE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	50 mi	140° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	51 mi	147° SSE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	52 mi	149° SSE	Good	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	52 mi	149° SSE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	52 mi	142° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA
WMAU-TVFull power	59 mi	345° NNW	Fair	Bude, MS
W29EY-DTranslator	63 mi	38° NE	Poor	Columbia, MS
KFOL-CDClass A	67 mi	196° SSW	Poor	Houma, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	68 mi	217° SW	Poor	Morgan City, LA

How Natalbany compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Natalbany ranks 135th of 283 places in Louisiana: the same as the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 36 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 Hammond, 3.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Natalbany: 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 142° SE, the direction of WVUE-DT (Fox), 52 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 16 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 Natalbany, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 52 miles SE of Natalbany. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Natalbany, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles SSE of Natalbany. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Natalbany, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles WSW of Natalbany. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Natalbany, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 52 miles SE of Natalbany. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Natalbany, LA?

CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles WSW of Natalbany. Estimated signal: good.

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

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Natalbany; around 16 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 Natalbany?

What kind of antenna do I need in Natalbany?

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. The towers are spread over about 111° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Natalbany?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Natalbany?

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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