TV channels & antenna towers in North Vacherie, Louisiana

North Vacherie has 35 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KFOL-CD, 27 miles to the S.

Open North Vacherie in the live finder

35TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

27 mito the closest tower

2,346population

Network channels in North Vacherie

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	34 mi	322° NW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	36 mi	306° NW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	40 mi	310° NW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	40 mi	99° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	41 mi	304° NW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	41 mi	304° NW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	41 mi	304° NW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	42 mi	317° NW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	45 mi	94° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	45 mi	94° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	45 mi	94° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	45 mi	91° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	45 mi	94° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	46 mi	91° E	Good	Hammond, LA

Over-the-air TV in North Vacherie

North Vacherie, Louisiana has a population of about 2,350. Our map shows 35 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 11 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 29 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 farther 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). 5 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 North Vacherie

The main network towers around North Vacherie are in different directions: ABC 94° E (45 mi), CBS 99° E (40 mi) and NBC 304° NW (41 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, WNOL-TV, WDSU, WGNO, WVUE-DT and KGLA-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 45 miles east of North Vacherie (94° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach North Vacherie at fair strength or better, 64% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for North Vacherie

The farthest main network tower for North Vacherie is WGNO (ABC), 45 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WVUE-DT (Fox), 45 miles east, 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 North Vacherie

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	27 mi	191° S	Fair	Houma, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	31 mi	101° E	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	31 mi	101° E	Weak	New, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	33 mi	239° WSW	Weak	Morgan City, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	34 mi	92° E	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	34 mi	328° NNW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	35 mi	318° NW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	35 mi	238° WSW	Fair	Morgan City, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	38 mi	94° E	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	40 mi	311° NW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
WUPLFull power	40 mi	99° E	Good	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	40 mi	99° E	Weak	New Orleans, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	40 mi	321° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	41 mi	304° NW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	41 mi	304° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	41 mi	304° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K20MM-DLow power	41 mi	97° E	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	42 mi	317° NW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	45 mi	91° E	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	45 mi	91° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	45 mi	94° E	Good	New Orleans, LA

How North Vacherie compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, North Vacherie ranks 46th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 34 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 Laplace, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in North Vacherie: 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 94° E, the direction of WGNO (ABC), 45 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 19 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 North Vacherie, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 45 miles E of North Vacherie. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in North Vacherie, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles E of North Vacherie. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in North Vacherie, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles NW of North Vacherie. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in North Vacherie, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 45 miles E of North Vacherie. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in North Vacherie, LA?

CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles NW of North Vacherie. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in North Vacherie?

35 transmitters within 70 miles of North Vacherie; around 19 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 North Vacherie?

What kind of antenna do I need in North Vacherie?

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. The towers are spread over about 155° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up Fox from up to 45 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in North Vacherie?

Is there an app to find TV towers in North Vacherie?

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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