You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 71417 (Colfax, LA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 71417 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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: ENE (76°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (76°), 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 71417
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | ABC | KLAX-TV Alexandria, LA · Full Power | 7.1 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | PBS | KLPA-TV Alexandria, LA · Full Power | 7.2 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | Nbc & Cbs | KALB-TV Alexandria, LA · Full Power | 33.7 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | KNOE-TV Monroe, LA · Full Power | 58.5 mi | NE (35°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | FOX | KARD West Monroe, LA · Full Power | 49.2 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | CW | KBCA Alexandria, LA · Full Power | 41.7 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36RF-D Alexandria, LA · Low Power | 18.8 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32PJ-D Alexandria, LA · Low Power | 20.1 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K04SA-D Alexandria, LA · Low Power | 20.7 mi | SE (143°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | ABC | KMLU Columbia, LA · Full Power | 58.5 mi | NE (35°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | PBS | KLTM-TV Monroe, LA · Full Power | 58.5 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TU-D Alexandria, LA · Low Power | 33.7 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25PZ-D Alexandria, LA · Low Power | 33.7 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | ABC | KATC Lafayette, LA · Full Power | 84.6 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | KLFY-TV Lafayette, LA · Full Power | 84.8 mi | SSE (165°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KPLC Lake Charles, LA · Full Power | 79.6 mi | SSW (195°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | FOX | WNTZ-TV Natchez, MS · Full Power | 57.5 mi | ENE (79°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30QG-D Alexandria, LA · Translator | 20.7 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Colfax, LA Free TV Channels (3.1 mi from ZIP 71417 center) · Browse all Louisiana cities & ZIPs.
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