You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 71229 (Bastrop, LA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 71229 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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 (232°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (232°), 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 71229
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | ABC | KMLU Columbia, LA · Full Power | 31.7 mi | SSW (199°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | KNOE-TV Monroe, LA · Full Power | 31.7 mi | SSW (199°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | KTVE El Dorado, AR · Full Power | 36.3 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | PBS | KLTM-TV Monroe, LA · Full Power | 31.7 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35QC-D Monroe, LA · Low Power | 5.8 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29NC-D Monroe, LA · Low Power | 11.3 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCWL-LD Monroe, LA · Low Power | 14.0 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | FOX | KARD West Monroe, LA · Full Power | 40.5 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KETZ El Dorado, AR · Full Power | 36.3 mi | NNW (328°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | Independent | KMCT-TV West Monroe, LA · Full Power | 17.1 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TT-D Monroe, LA · Low Power | 18.9 mi | WSW (244°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12XQ-D Columbia, LA · Low Power | 31.7 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | WJTV Jackson, MS · Full Power | 91.1 mi | ESE (107°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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