TV channels & antenna towers in Walker, Louisiana

Walker has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRUG-LD, 10 miles to the WSW.

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40TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

10 mito the closest tower

6,318population

Network channels in Walker

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	14 mi	237° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	19 mi	261° W	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	23 mi	248° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	24 mi	236° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	27 mi	246° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	27 mi	246° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	27 mi	246° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	63 mi	129° SE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	65 mi	122° ESE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	65 mi	122° ESE	Weak	Hammond, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	66 mi	124° SE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	66 mi	124° SE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	66 mi	124° SE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	66 mi	124° SE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	66 mi	262° W	Weak	New Iberia, LA

Over-the-air TV in Walker

Walker, Louisiana has a population of about 6,320. There are 40 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 18 full-power, 12 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 9 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 25 farther 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.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 2 (WBRZ-TV), CBS on channel 9 (WAFB), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), Fox on channel 8 (WVUE-DT), CW on channel 44.2 (WGMB-TV), ION on channel 49 (WPXL-TV), Telemundo on channel 30.2 (WLFT-CD) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 6 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 Walker

Point your antenna WSW, at about 243°. The main network towers for Walker sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WGMB-TV, WBRL-CD and WVLA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 27 miles southwest of Walker (246° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Walker at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Walker

The farthest main network tower for Walker is WVLA-TV (NBC), 27 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WVUE-DT (Fox), 66 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Walker

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WRUG-LDLow power	10 mi	241° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	16 mi	241° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	16 mi	261° W	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	20 mi	259° W	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	22 mi	249° WSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	27 mi	246° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	27 mi	246° WSW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	27 mi	246° WSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	54 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	56 mi	129° SE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	56 mi	135° SE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	56 mi	135° SE	Poor	New, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	57 mi	201° SSW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	60 mi	128° SE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	60 mi	176° S	Poor	Houma, LA
WMAU-TVFull power	62 mi	6° N	Fair	Bude, MS
WUPLFull power	63 mi	129° SE	Fair	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	63 mi	129° SE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	64 mi	128° SE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	65 mi	123° ESE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	65 mi	122° ESE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	66 mi	124° SE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	66 mi	262° W	Poor	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	66 mi	262° W	Poor	Lafayette, LA
W30EZ-DLow power	67 mi	78° ENE	Poor	Slidell, LA

How Walker compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Walker ranks 70th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Central, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Walker: step by step

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.
Point it toward 246° WSW, the direction of WVLA-TV (NBC), 27 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 18 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 Walker, LA?

ABC is on channel 2 from WBRZ-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles WSW of Walker. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Walker, LA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WAFB, broadcasting from 23 miles WSW of Walker. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Walker, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles WSW of Walker. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Walker, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 66 miles SE of Walker. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Walker, LA?

CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles WSW of Walker. Estimated signal: good.

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

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Walker; around 18 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 Walker?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 243°. The main network towers for Walker sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Walker?

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. Picking up Fox from up to 66 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Walker?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Walker?

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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