TV channels & antenna towers in Old Jefferson, Louisiana

Old Jefferson has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLFT-CD (Telemundo), 2.2 miles to the W.

Open Old Jefferson in the live finder

37TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

2.2 mito the closest tower

6,980population

Network channels in Old Jefferson

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	2.2 mi	266° W	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	11 mi	293° WNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	12 mi	265° W	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	12 mi	241° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	16 mi	256° WSW	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	16 mi	256° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	16 mi	256° WSW	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	56 mi	267° W	Fair	New Iberia, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	63 mi	260° W	Poor	Lafayette, LA
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	67 mi	119° ESE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	69 mi	113° ESE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	70 mi	115° ESE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	70 mi	115° ESE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	70 mi	115° ESE	Weak	New Orleans, LA

Over-the-air TV in Old Jefferson

With roughly 6,980 residents, Old Jefferson is a town in Louisiana. Our map shows 37 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 13 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 21 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 2 (WBRZ-TV), CBS on channel 9 (WAFB), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), CW on channel 44.2 (WGMB-TV), ION on channel 49 (WPXL-TV), Telemundo on channel 30.2 (WLFT-CD) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WVUE-DT in New Orleans, LA, 70 miles to the southeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong 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 Old Jefferson

Point your antenna WSW, at about 254°. The main network towers for Old Jefferson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WGMB-TV, WBRL-CD and WVLA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 16 miles west of Old Jefferson (256° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Old Jefferson 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 Old Jefferson, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Old Jefferson

The farthest main network tower for Old Jefferson is WVLA-TV (NBC), 16 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WLFT-CD is only 2.2 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 Old Jefferson

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	2.5 mi	11° NNE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	4.7 mi	263° W	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	8.3 mi	304° NW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	11 mi	289° WNW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	11 mi	267° W	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	16 mi	256° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	16 mi	256° WSW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	16 mi	256° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	44 mi	192° SSW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	47 mi	194° SSW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	55 mi	166° SSE	Poor	Houma, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	56 mi	267° W	Poor	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	56 mi	267° W	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	59 mi	123° ESE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	59 mi	123° ESE	Poor	New, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	59 mi	118° ESE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	63 mi	249° WSW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	64 mi	118° ESE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	67 mi	119° ESE	Weak	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	67 mi	119° ESE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	67 mi	118° ESE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	69 mi	113° ESE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	69 mi	113° ESE	Poor	New Orleans, LA

How Old Jefferson compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Old Jefferson ranks 158th of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 2.2 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 Prairieville, 6.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Old Jefferson: 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 256° WSW, the direction of WVLA-TV (NBC), 16 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 15 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 Old Jefferson, LA?

ABC is on channel 2 from WBRZ-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles WSW of Old Jefferson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Old Jefferson, LA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WAFB, broadcasting from 12 miles W of Old Jefferson. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Old Jefferson, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of Old Jefferson. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Old Jefferson, LA?

CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of Old Jefferson. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in Old Jefferson, LA?

Telemundo is on channel 30.2 from WLFT-CD, broadcasting from 2.2 miles W of Old Jefferson. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Old Jefferson?

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Old Jefferson; around 15 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 Old Jefferson?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 254°. The main network towers for Old Jefferson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Old Jefferson?

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 Old Jefferson?

WLFT-CD is only 2.2 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 Old Jefferson?

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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