TV channels & antenna towers in Plaquemine, Louisiana

Plaquemine has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBRZ-TV (ABC), 2.5 miles to the E.

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33TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

2.5 mito the closest tower

6,871population

Network channels in Plaquemine

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	2.5 mi	79° E	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	3.5 mi	315° NW	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	3.5 mi	315° NW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	3.5 mi	315° NW	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	5.4 mi	14° NNE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	11 mi	17° NNE	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	12 mi	60° ENE	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	44 mi	275° W	Good	New Iberia, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	50 mi	265° W	Poor	Lafayette, LA
FOXKADN-TVFox	15	59 mi	275° W	Good	Lafayette, LA
CWKLFY-TVCW	10.2	63 mi	272° W	Weak	Lafayette, LA
ABCKATCABC	3	63 mi	272° W	Good	Lafayette, LA

Over-the-air TV in Plaquemine

Plaquemine is a town of about 6,870 people in Louisiana. There are 33 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 10 full-power, 12 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Seven of the 12 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 strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 2 (WBRZ-TV), CBS on channel 9 (WAFB), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), Fox on channel 15 (KADN-TV), CW on channel 44.2 (WGMB-TV), Telemundo on channel 50.3 (KLWB) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 2 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 Plaquemine

The main network towers around Plaquemine are in different directions: ABC 79° E (2.5 mi), CBS 14° NNE (5.4 mi) and NBC 315° NW (3.5 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 3.5 miles northwest of Plaquemine (315° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Plaquemine at fair strength or better, 30% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Plaquemine

The farthest main network tower for Plaquemine is WAFB (CBS), 5.4 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

KADN-TV (Fox), 59 miles west, 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.

WBRZ-TV is only 2.5 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 Plaquemine

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KZUP-CDClass A	3.5 mi	315° NW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	3.5 mi	315° NW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	3.5 mi	315° NW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	6.0 mi	18° NNE	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	10 mi	55° NE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	10 mi	17° NNE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	13 mi	29° NNE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	16 mi	57° ENE	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	37 mi	174° S	Weak	Morgan City, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	39 mi	177° S	Weak	Morgan City, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	44 mi	275° W	Weak	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	44 mi	275° W	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	48 mi	250° WSW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	54 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Houma, LA
KLPB-TVFull power	63 mi	272° W	Fair	Lafayette, LA
KNGC-LDLow power	63 mi	272° W	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	67 mi	113° ESE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	67 mi	113° ESE	Poor	New, LA
K21OM-DLow power	68 mi	264° W	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KAGN-CDClass A	68 mi	272° W	Poor	Crowley, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	69 mi	108° ESE	Poor	New Orleans, LA

How Plaquemine compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Plaquemine ranks 46th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 2.5 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

23% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Baton Rouge, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Plaquemine: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 14° NNE, the direction of WAFB (CBS), 5.4 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 Plaquemine, LA?

ABC is on channel 2 from WBRZ-TV, broadcasting from 2.5 miles E of Plaquemine. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Plaquemine, LA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WAFB, broadcasting from 5.4 miles NNE of Plaquemine. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Plaquemine, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 3.5 miles NW of Plaquemine. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Plaquemine, LA?

Fox is on channel 15 from KADN-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles W of Plaquemine. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Plaquemine, LA?

CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 3.5 miles NW of Plaquemine. Estimated signal: strong.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Plaquemine; around 19 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Plaquemine?

What kind of antenna do I need in Plaquemine?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up Fox from up to 59 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Plaquemine?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Plaquemine?

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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