TV channels & antenna towers in Simmesport, Louisiana

Simmesport has 39 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 KALB-TV (CW), 41 miles to the W.

Open Simmesport in the live finder

39TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

41 mito the closest tower

2,117population

Network channels in Simmesport

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKALB-TVCW	5.3	41 mi	275° W	Good	Alexandria, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	45 mi	192° SSW	Good	New Iberia, LA
FOXWNTZ-TVFox	48	48 mi	8° N	Good	Natchez, MS
FOXKADN-TVFox	15	49 mi	210° SSW	Good	Lafayette, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	52 mi	135° SE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
CWKLFY-TVCW	10.2	54 mi	212° SSW	Fair	Lafayette, LA
ABCKATCABC	3	54 mi	213° SSW	Good	Lafayette, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	55 mi	197° SSW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	55 mi	145° SE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	55 mi	145° SE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	55 mi	145° SE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	55 mi	141° SE	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	60 mi	143° SE	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCKLAX-TVABC	31	60 mi	312° NW	Fair	Alexandria, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	61 mi	133° SE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

Over-the-air TV in Simmesport

Simmesport is a small community of about 2,120 people in Louisiana. There are 39 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 8 Class A, 13 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 10 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Simmesport, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 34 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 15 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 3 (KATC), CBS on channel 9 (WAFB), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), Fox on channel 15 (KADN-TV), CW on channel 5.3 (KALB-TV), Telemundo on channel 50.3 (KLWB) 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 Simmesport

The main network towers around Simmesport are in different directions: ABC 213° SSW (54 mi), CBS 141° SE (55 mi), NBC 145° SE (55 mi) and Fox 210° SSW (49 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 55 miles southeast of Simmesport (145° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Simmesport

The farthest main network tower for Simmesport is WAFB (CBS), 55 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Simmesport

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K25PZ-DLow power	41 mi	275° W	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K30QG-DTranslator	43 mi	298° WNW	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K04SA-DLow power	43 mi	298° WNW	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K22OW-DLow power	44 mi	301° WNW	Poor	Alexandria, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	45 mi	192° SSW	Poor	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	45 mi	192° SSW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KBCAFull power	49 mi	264° W	Good	Alexandria, LA
K29NX-DLow power	49 mi	264° W	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K12XQ-DLow power	50 mi	340° NNW	Poor	Columbia, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	53 mi	136° SE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KLPB-TVFull power	54 mi	212° SSW	Fair	Lafayette, LA
KNGC-LDLow power	54 mi	213° SSW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	54 mi	133° SE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	55 mi	145° SE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	55 mi	145° SE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	55 mi	145° SE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	55 mi	140° SE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KAGN-CDClass A	57 mi	217° SW	Poor	Crowley, LA
W31EL-DLow power	59 mi	135° SE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KLPA-TVFull power	60 mi	313° NW	Good	Alexandria, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	61 mi	130° SE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K21OM-DLow power	65 mi	211° SSW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	66 mi	190° S	Poor	Lafayette, LA
WMAU-TVFull power	68 mi	66° ENE	Weak	Bude, MS

How Simmesport compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Simmesport ranks 170th of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 41 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

27% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Alexandria, 44 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Simmesport: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 141° SE, the direction of WAFB (CBS), 55 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 Simmesport, LA?

ABC is on channel 3 from KATC, broadcasting from 54 miles SSW of Simmesport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Simmesport, LA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WAFB, broadcasting from 55 miles SE of Simmesport. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Simmesport, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles SE of Simmesport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Simmesport, LA?

Fox is on channel 15 from KADN-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles SSW of Simmesport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Simmesport, LA?

CW is on channel 5.3 from KALB-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles W of Simmesport. Estimated signal: good.

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

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Simmesport; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Simmesport?

What kind of antenna do I need in Simmesport?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 72° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Simmesport?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Simmesport?

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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More: all TV stations in Louisiana · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Simmesport; signal estimates ignore terrain.