You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 71270 (Ruston, LA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 71270 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: E (97°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (97°), 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 71270
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 | 39.1 mi | ESE (121°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | KNOE-TV Monroe, LA · Full Power | 39.1 mi | ESE (121°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTVE El Dorado, AR · Full Power | 47.4 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | FOX | KARD West Monroe, LA · Full Power | 38.6 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | PBS | KLTM-TV Monroe, LA · Full Power | 39.1 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KETZ El Dorado, AR · Full Power | 47.4 mi | NNE (31°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | Independent | KMCT-TV West Monroe, LA · Full Power | 28.9 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TT-D Monroe, LA · Low Power | 26.5 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12XQ-D Columbia, LA · Low Power | 39.1 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | ABC | KLAX-TV Alexandria, LA · Full Power | 64.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | ABC | KTBS-TV Shreveport, LA · Full Power | 76.3 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | KSLA Shreveport, LA · Full Power | 76.1 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | KTAL-TV Texarkana, TX · Full Power | 84.2 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | FOX | KMSS-TV Shreveport, LA · Full Power | 76.1 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | PBS | KLPA-TV Alexandria, LA · Full Power | 64.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | CW | KPXJ Minden, LA · Full Power | 76.3 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCWL-LD Monroe, LA · Low Power | 31.7 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35QC-D Monroe, LA · Low Power | 39.8 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | RTN | KMYA-DT Camden, AR · Full Power | 54.1 mi | N (356°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Ruston, LA Free TV Channels (3.0 mi from ZIP 71270 center) · Browse all Louisiana cities & ZIPs.
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