TV channels & antenna towers in Oakdale, Louisiana

Oakdale has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KBCA, 6.5 miles to the NNE.

Open Oakdale in the live finder

32TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

6.5 mito the closest tower

7,710population

Network channels in Oakdale

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKALB-TVCW	5.3	18 mi	32° NNE	Strong	Alexandria, LA
CWKPLCCW	7.2	35 mi	215° SW	Fair	Lake Charles, LA
ABCKATCABC	3	41 mi	147° SSE	Good	Lafayette, LA
CWKLFY-TVCW	10.2	41 mi	147° SSE	Fair	Lafayette, LA
FOXKADN-TVFox	15	41 mi	140° SE	Good	Lafayette, LA
ABCKLAX-TVABC	31	52 mi	7° N	Fair	Alexandria, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	53 mi	128° SE	Good	New Iberia, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	54 mi	139° SE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
TLMKWWE-LDTelemundo	19.3	56 mi	223° SW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
CBSKSWL-LDCBS	17	56 mi	223° SW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
ABCKVHPABC	29.2	65 mi	237° WSW	Fair	Lake Charles, LA

Over-the-air TV in Oakdale

Oakdale, Louisiana has a population of about 7,710. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 4 Class A, 14 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 15 farther out. Four of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Lake Charles, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lake Charles's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 3 (KATC), CBS on channel 17 (KSWL-LD), NBC on channel 14 (KLAF-LD), Fox on channel 15 (KADN-TV), CW on channel 5.3 (KALB-TV) and Telemundo on channel 50.3 (KLWB). 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 Oakdale

Point your antenna SE, at about 143°. The main network towers for Oakdale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KATC and KLFY-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 41 miles southeast of Oakdale (147° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Oakdale at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Oakdale

The farthest main network tower for Oakdale is KADN-TV (Fox), 41 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

KBCA is only 6.5 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 Oakdale

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KBCAFull power	6.5 mi	19° NNE	Strong	Alexandria, LA
K29NX-DLow power	6.5 mi	19° NNE	Good	Alexandria, LA
K25PZ-DLow power	18 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Alexandria, LA
K30QG-DTranslator	34 mi	23° NNE	Weak	Alexandria, LA
K04SA-DLow power	34 mi	23° NNE	Weak	Alexandria, LA
K30QV-DLow power	35 mi	262° W	Weak	Deridder, LA
KLTL-TVFull power	35 mi	215° SW	Good	Lake Charles, LA
K22OW-DLow power	36 mi	20° NNE	Poor	Alexandria, LA
KAGN-CDClass A	38 mi	154° SSE	Weak	Crowley, LA
KNGC-LDLow power	41 mi	147° SSE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KLPB-TVFull power	41 mi	147° SSE	Good	Lafayette, LA
K22NI-DLow power	43 mi	312° NW	Poor	Leesville, LA
K21OM-DLow power	47 mi	158° SSE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
K21OB-DLow power	51 mi	223° SW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
KLPA-TVFull power	52 mi	7° N	Good	Alexandria, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	53 mi	128° SE	Poor	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	53 mi	128° SE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KFAM-CDClass A	56 mi	223° SW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
K32PB-DLow power	65 mi	237° WSW	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	66 mi	143° SE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
K12XQ-DLow power	68 mi	30° NNE	Poor	Columbia, LA

How Oakdale compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Oakdale ranks 170th of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Alexandria, 37 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Oakdale: 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 140° SE, the direction of KADN-TV (Fox), 41 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 14 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 Oakdale, LA?

ABC is on channel 3 from KATC, broadcasting from 41 miles SSE of Oakdale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Oakdale, LA?

CBS is on channel 17 from KSWL-LD, broadcasting from 56 miles SW of Oakdale. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is NBC in Oakdale, LA?

NBC is on channel 14 from KLAF-LD, broadcasting from 54 miles SE of Oakdale. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Oakdale, LA?

Fox is on channel 15 from KADN-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles SE of Oakdale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Oakdale, LA?

CW is on channel 5.3 from KALB-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles NNE of Oakdale. Estimated signal: strong.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Oakdale; around 14 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 Oakdale?

Point your antenna SE, at about 143°. The main network towers for Oakdale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Oakdale?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Oakdale?

KBCA is only 6.5 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Oakdale?

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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