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TV channels & antenna towers in Slidell, Louisiana

Slidell has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPXL-TV (ION), 23 miles to the SSW.

Open Slidell in the live finder
24TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
23 mito the closest tower
27,942population

Network channels in Slidell

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXL-TVION49 23 mi207° SSW StrongNew Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo42 23 mi205° SSW StrongHammond, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox8 24 mi204° SSW StrongNew Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW38 25 mi205° SSW GoodNew Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC6 25 mi205° SSW StrongNew Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC26 25 mi205° SSW StrongNew Orleans, LA
CBSWWL-TVCBS4 30 mi211° SSW GoodNew Orleans, LA
MeTVWTBL-LDMeTV51.1 47 mi80° E PoorBiloxi, MS
ABCWLOXABC13 51 mi53° NE GoodBiloxi, MS
CWWXXV-TVCW25.3 54 mi53° NE FairGulfport, MS

Over-the-air TV in Slidell

With roughly 27,900 residents, Slidell is a city in Louisiana. Our map shows 24 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 3 Class A, 6 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 13 at good or strong strength.

9 of them are within 25 miles of Slidell, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to New Orleans, so most of the network channels you will find here come from New Orleans's stations.

The strongest network signals here 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 51.1 (WTBL-LD). 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 Slidell

Point your antenna SSW, at about 207°. The main network towers for Slidell sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WPXL-TV, KGLA-DT and WVUE-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 23 miles southwest of Slidell (207° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Slidell at fair strength or better, 78% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Slidell

The farthest main network tower for Slidell is WWL-TV (CBS), 30 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 Slidell

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WHNOFull power23 mi 207° SSWGoodNew Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power23 mi 207° SSWGoodNew Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power24 mi 204° SSWStrongNew Orleans, LA
W30EZ-DLow power28 mi 2° NFairSlidell, LA
KNOV-CDClass A28 mi 218° SWFairNew Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power29 mi 211° SSWFairNew Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power30 mi 211° SSWGoodSlidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A30 mi 211° SSWFairNew Orleans, LA
WTNO-CDClass A30 mi 226° SWFairNew Orleans, LA
KNLD-LDLow power35 mi 225° SWWeakNew Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power35 mi 225° SWWeakNew, LA
WMAH-TVFull power60 mi 56° NEGoodBiloxi, MS
WXVO-LDLow power65 mi 77° ENEPoorBiloxi, MS
W29EY-DTranslator69 mi 357° NPoorColumbia, MS

How Slidell compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Slidell ranks 46th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 23 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 New Orleans, 28 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Slidell: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 211° SSW, the direction of WWL-TV (CBS), 30 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Slidell, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 25 miles SSW of Slidell. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Slidell, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles SSW of Slidell. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Slidell, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 25 miles SSW of Slidell. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Slidell, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 24 miles SSW of Slidell. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Slidell, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles SSW of Slidell. Estimated signal: good.

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

24 transmitters within 70 miles of Slidell; around 19 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 Slidell?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 207°. The main network towers for Slidell sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Slidell?

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 Slidell?

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 Slidell?

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 Slidell; signal estimates ignore terrain.