TV channels & antenna towers in River Ridge, Louisiana

River Ridge has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KNLD-LD, 3.6 miles to the SSE.

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36TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

3.6 mito the closest tower

13,494population

Network channels in River Ridge

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	11 mi	109° ESE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	15 mi	93° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	15 mi	93° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	15 mi	93° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	16 mi	91° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	16 mi	84° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	17 mi	86° E	Strong	Hammond, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	58 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	63 mi	292° WNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	66 mi	295° WNW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	67 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	68 mi	292° WNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	68 mi	292° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	68 mi	292° WNW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA

Over-the-air TV in River Ridge

River Ridge is a town of about 13,500 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, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 18 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 (strong 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 River Ridge

Point your antenna E, at about 96°. The main network towers for River Ridge 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 15 miles east of River Ridge (93° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach River Ridge 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 River Ridge, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for River Ridge

The farthest main network tower for River Ridge is WVUE-DT (Fox), 16 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WUPL is only 11 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 River Ridge

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	3.6 mi	161° SSE	Good	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	3.6 mi	161° SSE	Good	New, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	4.4 mi	77° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	8.7 mi	94° E	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	11 mi	109° ESE	Strong	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	11 mi	109° ESE	Good	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	12 mi	104° ESE	Good	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	16 mi	84° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	16 mi	92° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	16 mi	84° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	42 mi	236° SW	Weak	Houma, LA
W30EZ-DLow power	57 mi	28° NNE	Poor	Slidell, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	57 mi	304° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	59 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
W31EL-DLow power	60 mi	299° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	62 mi	255° WSW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	64 mi	302° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	66 mi	296° WNW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	66 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	68 mi	292° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	68 mi	292° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	68 mi	292° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

How River Ridge compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, River Ridge ranks 26th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Kenner, 2.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in River Ridge: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 91° E, the direction of WVUE-DT (Fox), 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 20 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 River Ridge, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 15 miles E of River Ridge. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in River Ridge, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles ESE of River Ridge. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in River Ridge, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 15 miles E of River Ridge. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in River Ridge, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 16 miles E of River Ridge. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in River Ridge, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles E of River Ridge. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in River Ridge?

36 transmitters within 70 miles of River Ridge; around 20 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 River Ridge?

Point your antenna E, at about 96°. The main network towers for River Ridge sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in River Ridge?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in River Ridge?

WUPL is only 11 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 River Ridge?

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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