TV channels & antenna towers in Reserve, Louisiana

Reserve has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KNLD-LD, 23 miles to the ESE.

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36TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

23 mito the closest tower

9,766population

Network channels in Reserve

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	32 mi	108° ESE	Good	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	36 mi	101° ESE	Good	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	36 mi	101° ESE	Good	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	36 mi	101° ESE	Good	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	36 mi	98° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	37 mi	101° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	37 mi	98° E	Good	Hammond, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	38 mi	307° NW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	42 mi	294° WNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	45 mi	299° WNW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	46 mi	306° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	47 mi	294° WNW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	47 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	47 mi	294° WNW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA

Over-the-air TV in Reserve

Reserve is a town of about 9,770 people in Louisiana. There are 36 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 11 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 23 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 26 (WGNO), CBS on channel 4 (WWL-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WDSU), Fox on channel 8 (WVUE-DT), CW on channel 38 (WNOL-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 Reserve

Point your antenna ESE, at about 103°. The main network towers for Reserve sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WNOL-TV, WDSU, WGNO, WVUE-DT and KGLA-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles east of Reserve (101° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Reserve at fair strength or better, 70% 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 Reserve, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Reserve

The farthest main network tower for Reserve is WVUE-DT (Fox), 37 miles away with a good 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.

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 Reserve

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KNLD-LDLow power	23 mi	115° ESE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	23 mi	115° ESE	Fair	New, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	25 mi	103° ESE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	30 mi	104° ESE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	32 mi	108° ESE	Good	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	32 mi	108° ESE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	33 mi	106° ESE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	34 mi	206° SSW	Fair	Houma, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	36 mi	98° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	36 mi	98° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	37 mi	101° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	37 mi	313° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	39 mi	304° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	43 mi	241° WSW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	44 mi	308° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	45 mi	300° WNW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	45 mi	240° WSW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	46 mi	305° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	47 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	47 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	47 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
W30EZ-DLow power	64 mi	47° NE	Poor	Slidell, LA

How Reserve compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Reserve ranks 17th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 32 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, 4.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Reserve: 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 101° E, the direction of WVUE-DT (Fox), 37 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 21 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 Reserve, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 36 miles ESE of Reserve. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Reserve, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles ESE of Reserve. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Reserve, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 36 miles ESE of Reserve. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Reserve, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 37 miles E of Reserve. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Reserve, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles ESE of Reserve. Estimated signal: good.

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

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Reserve; around 21 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 Reserve?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 103°. The main network towers for Reserve sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Reserve?

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 Reserve?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Reserve?

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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