You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 70786 (Central, LA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 70786 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: SW (224°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (224°), 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 70786
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ABC | WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 24.3 mi | SW (216°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | CBS | WAFB Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 21.4 mi | SW (226°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | NBC | WVLA-TV Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 26.1 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | FOX | WGMB-TV Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 26.1 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | PBS | WLPB-TV Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 20.8 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRUG-LD Baton Rouge, LA · Low Power | 11.8 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPBN-LD Baton Rouge, LA · Low Power | 14.0 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLFT-CD Baton Rouge, LA · Class A | 15.2 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBXH-CD Baton Rouge, LA · Class A | 16.6 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31EL-D Baton Rouge, LA · Low Power | 16.7 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBTR-CD Baton Rouge, LA · Class A | 17.2 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | WMAU-TV Bude, MS · Full Power | 55.9 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZUP-CD Baton Rouge, LA · Class A | 26.1 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBRL-CD Baton Rouge, LA · Class A | 26.1 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | ABC | KATC Lafayette, LA · Full Power | 81.5 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WWL-TV New Orleans, LA · Full Power | 71.9 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | KLFY-TV Lafayette, LA · Full Power | 81.2 mi | WSW (258°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | CW | KLWB New Iberia, LA · Full Power | 62.3 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | MyNetworkTV | WUPL Slidell, LA · Full Power | 71.9 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | Independent | KGLA-DT Hammond, LA · Full Power | 73.5 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29LR-D Baton Rouge, LA · Low Power | 26.1 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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