TV channels & antenna towers in Tallulah, Louisiana

Tallulah has 18 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and MeTV. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W26BB-D, 21 miles to the E.

Open Tallulah in the live finder

18TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

21 mito the closest tower

6,995population

Network channels in Tallulah

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWJTVCW	12.2	47 mi	104° ESE	Fair	Jackson, MS
NBCWLBTNBC	3	49 mi	106° ESE	Good	Jackson, MS
FOXWDBDFox	40	49 mi	106° ESE	Good	Jackson, MS
ABCWAPTABC	16	53 mi	100° E	Good	Jackson, MS
ABCKNOE-TVABC	8.2	54 mi	254° WSW	Fair	Monroe, LA
MeTVKMLUMeTV	11.1	54 mi	254° WSW	Fair	Columbia, LA
IONKMCT-TVION	39.2	56 mi	277° W	Poor	West Monroe, LA
FOXWNTZ-TVFox	48	59 mi	210° SSW	Fair	Natchez, MS
CWKARDCW	14.2	62 mi	250° WSW	Good	West Monroe, LA

Over-the-air TV in Tallulah

Tallulah, Louisiana has a population of about 7,000. There are 18 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Tallulah, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Jackson, MS, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Jackson's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 16 (WAPT), NBC on channel 3 (WLBT), Fox on channel 40 (WDBD), CW on channel 14.2 (KARD), ION on channel 39.2 (KMCT-TV) and MeTV on channel 11.1 (KMLU). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WAFB in Baton Rouge, LA, 141 miles to the south. 4 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 Tallulah

Point your antenna ESE, at about 104°. The main network towers for Tallulah sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WJTV, WLBT and WDBD, transmit from the same tower site about 47 miles east of Tallulah (104° ESE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Tallulah at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Tallulah

The farthest main network tower for Tallulah is WAPT (ABC), 53 miles away with a good 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 Tallulah

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W26BB-DLow power	21 mi	99° E	Fair	Vicksburg, MS
WMPN-TVFull power	48 mi	108° ESE	Good	Jackson, MS
WLOOFull power	49 mi	106° ESE	Good	Vicksburg, MS
KLTM-TVFull power	54 mi	254° WSW	Good	Monroe, LA
KCWL-LDLow power	54 mi	279° W	Poor	Monroe, LA
WWJXFull power	55 mi	116° ESE	Poor	Jackson, MS
K29NC-DLow power	55 mi	289° WNW	Poor	Monroe, LA
WJMF-LDLow power	58 mi	98° E	Poor	Jackson, MS
W19EF-DLow power	70 mi	8° N	Poor	Greenville, MS

How Tallulah compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Tallulah ranks 195th of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 47 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 Vicksburg, 18 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Tallulah: 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 100° E, the direction of WAPT (ABC), 53 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 12 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 Tallulah, LA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WAPT, broadcasting from 53 miles E of Tallulah. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Tallulah, LA?

NBC is on channel 3 from WLBT, broadcasting from 49 miles ESE of Tallulah. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Tallulah, LA?

Fox is on channel 40 from WDBD, broadcasting from 49 miles ESE of Tallulah. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Tallulah, LA?

CW is on channel 14.2 from KARD, broadcasting from 62 miles WSW of Tallulah. Estimated signal: good.

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

18 transmitters within 70 miles of Tallulah; around 12 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 Tallulah?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 104°. The main network towers for Tallulah sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Tallulah?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Tallulah?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Tallulah?

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 Tallulah; signal estimates ignore terrain.