You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 71356 (Cottonport, LA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 71356 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SW (219°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (219°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 71356
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Nbc & Cbs | KALB-TV Alexandria, LA · Full Power | 31.0 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | KATC Lafayette, LA · Full Power | 38.6 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KLFY-TV Lafayette, LA · Full Power | 38.6 mi | SSW (203°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | FOX | KADN-TV Lafayette, LA · Full Power | 34.5 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | KLPB-TV Lafayette, LA · Full Power | 38.6 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | CW | KLWB New Iberia, LA · Full Power | 34.3 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | CW | KBCA Alexandria, LA · Full Power | 35.7 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | ABC | WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 62.1 mi | SE (127°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | CBS | WAFB Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 58.3 mi | ESE (124°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | NBC | WVLA-TV Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 56.9 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | NBC | KPLC Lake Charles, LA · Full Power | 65.3 mi | WSW (243°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | FOX | WGMB-TV Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 56.9 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | PBS | KLPA-TV Alexandria, LA · Full Power | 59.1 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TU-D Alexandria, LA · Low Power | 31.0 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | ABC | KLAX-TV Alexandria, LA · Full Power | 59.1 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | KNOE-TV Monroe, LA · Full Power | 94.2 mi | N (359°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | FOX | WNTZ-TV Natchez, MS · Full Power | 60.9 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | FOX | KARD West Monroe, LA · Full Power | 87.5 mi | N (354°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | WLPB-TV Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 58.5 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25PZ-D Alexandria, LA · Low Power | 31.0 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDCG-CD Opelousas, LA · Class A | 34.3 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXKW-LD Lafayette, LA · Translator | 34.3 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29NX-D Alexandria, LA · Low Power | 35.7 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNGC-LD Lafayette, LA · Low Power | 38.6 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Cottonport, LA Free TV Channels (10.7 mi from ZIP 71356 center) · Browse all Louisiana cities & ZIPs.
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