You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 70638 (Oakdale, LA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 70638 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: SE (138°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (138°), 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 70638
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | NBC | KPLC Lake Charles, LA · Full Power | 33.7 mi | SSW (204°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 41 | CW | KBCA Alexandria, LA · Full Power | 9.7 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29NX-D Alexandria, LA · Low Power | 9.7 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | Nbc & Cbs | KALB-TV Alexandria, LA · Full Power | 21.2 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | KATC Lafayette, LA · Full Power | 45.9 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KLFY-TV Lafayette, LA · Full Power | 46.2 mi | SE (141°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | PBS | KLTL-TV Lake Charles, LA · Full Power | 33.7 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | KLPB-TV Lafayette, LA · Full Power | 46.2 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TU-D Alexandria, LA · Low Power | 21.2 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25PZ-D Alexandria, LA · Low Power | 21.2 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | ABC | KLAX-TV Alexandria, LA · Full Power | 51.6 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | FOX | KADN-TV Lafayette, LA · Full Power | 46.9 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | PBS | KLPA-TV Alexandria, LA · Full Power | 51.7 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | CW | KLWB New Iberia, LA · Full Power | 59.2 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KGCH-LD Lake Charles, LA · Low Power | 33.7 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | FOX | KVHP Lake Charles, LA · Full Power | 61.2 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30QV-D Deridder, LA · Low Power | 28.6 mi | WSW (256°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K04SA-D Alexandria, LA · Low Power | 35.4 mi | NNE (34°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Oakdale, LA Free TV Channels (7.1 mi from ZIP 70638 center) · Browse all Louisiana cities & ZIPs.
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