TV channels & antenna towers in Violet, Louisiana

Violet has 20 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WYES-TV, 5.1 miles to the NW.

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20TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

5.1 mito the closest tower

4,973population

Network channels in Violet

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	5.1 mi	323° NW	Strong	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	5.2 mi	316° NW	Strong	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	5.2 mi	316° NW	Strong	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	5.2 mi	316° NW	Strong	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	6.3 mi	336° NNW	Strong	Hammond, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	6.8 mi	333° NNW	Strong	New Orleans, LA
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	8.5 mi	275° W	Strong	New Orleans, LA
MeTVWTBL-LDMeTV	51.1	64 mi	57° ENE	Poor	Biloxi, MS

Over-the-air TV in Violet

Violet, Louisiana has a population of about 4,970. Our map shows 20 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 4 Class A and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 farther out. Six of the 8 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.

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 51.1 (WTBL-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal). 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 Violet

The main network towers around Violet are in different directions: ABC 316° NW (5.2 mi), CBS 275° W (8.5 mi), NBC 316° NW (5.2 mi) and Fox 323° NW (5.1 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Six network stations, WVUE-DT, WNOL-TV, WDSU, WGNO and KGLA-DT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 5.1 miles northwest of Violet (323° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Violet at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Violet

The farthest main network tower for Violet is WWL-TV (CBS), 8.5 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WYES-TV is only 5.1 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 Violet

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WYES-TVFull power	5.1 mi	322° NW	Strong	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	6.8 mi	333° NNW	Strong	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	6.8 mi	331° NNW	Strong	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	7.8 mi	283° WNW	Good	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	8.5 mi	275° W	Strong	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	8.5 mi	275° W	Good	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	11 mi	291° WNW	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	16 mi	290° WNW	Fair	New Orleans, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	18 mi	273° W	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	18 mi	273° W	Fair	New, LA
W30EZ-DLow power	55 mi	8° N	Poor	Slidell, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	57 mi	250° WSW	Poor	Houma, LA

How Violet compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Violet ranks 92nd of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 5.1 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 Terrytown, 8.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Violet: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 275° W, the direction of WWL-TV (CBS), 8.5 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 17 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 Violet, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 5.2 miles NW of Violet. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Violet, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 8.5 miles W of Violet. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Violet, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 5.2 miles NW of Violet. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Violet, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 5.1 miles NW of Violet. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Violet, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 5.2 miles NW of Violet. Estimated signal: strong.

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

20 transmitters within 70 miles of Violet; around 17 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 Violet?

What kind of antenna do I need in Violet?

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 Violet?

WYES-TV is only 5.1 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 Violet?

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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