You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 71280 (Sterlington, LA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 71280 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: SSW (193°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (193°), 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 71280
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 | 36.0 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | KNOE-TV Monroe, LA · Full Power | 36.0 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | KTVE El Dorado, AR · Full Power | 25.9 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | KETZ El Dorado, AR · Full Power | 25.9 mi | NNW (344°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | Independent | KMCT-TV West Monroe, LA · Full Power | 14.9 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29NC-D Monroe, LA · Low Power | 4.1 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35QC-D Monroe, LA · Low Power | 7.5 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCWL-LD Monroe, LA · Low Power | 13.1 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | FOX | KARD West Monroe, LA · Full Power | 43.2 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | PBS | KLTM-TV Monroe, LA · Full Power | 36.0 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TT-D Monroe, LA · Low Power | 15.1 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12XQ-D Columbia, LA · Low Power | 36.0 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | RTN | KMYA-DT Camden, AR · Full Power | 51.8 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Sterlington, LA Free TV Channels (3.1 mi from ZIP 71280 center) · Browse all Louisiana cities & ZIPs.
📬 Get an email alert if local TV channels change in your area
When a local station changes frequencies or a new free channel signs on, we'll let you know it's time to rescan your TV.
100% free. Unsubscribe anytime in one click.