You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 71286 (Lake Providence, LA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 71286 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: S (179°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (179°), 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 71286
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | WJTV Jackson, MS · Full Power | 55.9 mi | ESE (120°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | KNOE-TV Monroe, LA · Full Power | 57.9 mi | WSW (238°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | ABC | KMLU Columbia, LA · Full Power | 57.9 mi | WSW (238°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | ABC | WAPT Jackson, MS · Full Power | 60.4 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WLBT Jackson, MS · Full Power | 58.0 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | KTVE El Dorado, AR · Full Power | 64.8 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | FOX | WDBD Jackson, MS · Full Power | 58.0 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | FOX | KARD West Monroe, LA · Full Power | 67.0 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | PBS | WMPN-TV Jackson, MS · Full Power | 57.6 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | PBS | KLTM-TV Monroe, LA · Full Power | 57.9 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | KETZ El Dorado, AR · Full Power | 64.8 mi | WNW (298°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | MyNetworkTV | WLOO Vicksburg, MS · Full Power | 58.0 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WABG-TV Greenwood, MS · Full Power | 64.2 mi | NE (39°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | PBS | WMAO-TV Greenwood, MS · Full Power | 64.3 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Lake Providence, LA Free TV Channels (11.2 mi from ZIP 71286 center) · Browse all Louisiana cities & ZIPs.
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