ZIP 70601 30.2268° N  93.2154° W

TV Channels in Lake Charles, LA

ZIP Code: 70601 • Coordinates: 30.2268°N, 93.2154°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-30 dBm · KPLC
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 313° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
KVHP
Ch. 29-2 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 29-1
Univision Ch. 29-4
Confess Ch. 29-6
ION Plus Ch. 29-5
Nosey Ch. 29-3
NBC
KPLC
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-30 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 07-4
365BLK Ch. 07-7
Bounce TV Ch. 07-3
CW+ Ch. 07-2
Dabl Ch. 07-5
ION Mystery Ch. 07-6
CBS
KSWL-LD
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-36 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 17-2
Laff Ch. 17-3
ION Mystery Ch. 17-5
FOX
KVHP
Ch. 29-2 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 29-2
Univision Ch. 29-4
Confess Ch. 29-6
ION Plus Ch. 29-5
Nosey Ch. 29-3
PBS
KLTL-TV
Ch. 18-1 · 1080i
-36 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 18-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 18-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
KWWE-LD
Ch. 19-1 · 720p
-35 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 19-2
Jewelry TV Ch. 19-5
Me-TV Ch. 19-1
SonLife Ch. 19-3
ION
KGCH-LD
Ch. 32-4 · 480i (w)
-45 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 32-4
Bounce TV Ch. 32-3
Dabl Ch. 32-5
Gulf Coast SEN Ch. 32-1
Telemundo
KWWE-LD
Ch. 19-1 · 720p
-35 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 19-1
Jewelry TV Ch. 19-5
Me-TV Ch. 19-1
SonLife Ch. 19-3
Univision
KVHP
Ch. 29-2 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 29-2
FOX Ch. 29-1
Confess Ch. 29-6
ION Plus Ch. 29-5
Nosey Ch. 29-3
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KPLC
LAKE CHARLES, LA
 07-1 1080i
NBCGrit365BLK +4
-30 dBm Excellent 47° NE
#2
K21OB-D
LAKE CHARLES, LA
 21-17 480p
Action ChannelBiz TVChinese +13
-34 dBm Excellent 333° NNW
#3
KWWE-LD
LAKE CHARLES, LA
 19-1 720p
MyNTelemundoJewelry TV +2
-35 dBm Excellent 266° W
#4
KWWE-LD
LAKE CHARLES, LA
 19-1 720p
MyNTelemundoJewelry TV +2
-35 dBm Excellent 266° W
#5
KFAM-CD
LAKE CHARLES, LA
 19-1 480i (w)
The Walk TV
-35 dBm Excellent 266° W
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 313° · NW · Spread 95°

Towers spread 95° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
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About TV Reception in Lake Charles

Lake Charles, Louisiana (70601) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KPLC at -30 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely