ZIP 71270 32.4899° N  92.6439° W

TV Channels in Ruston, LA

ZIP Code: 71270 • Coordinates: 32.4899°N, 92.6439°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-36 dBm · KARD
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 104° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 7 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 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
KLAX-TV
Ch. 31-1 · 720p
-60 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 31-3
Me-TV Ch. 31-2
NBC
KTVE
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-43 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 10-3
ION Mystery Ch. 10-4
CBS
KNOE-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-64 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-2
365BLK Ch. 08-4
Bounce TV Ch. 08-7
Gulf Coast SEN Ch. 08-3
Quest Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-5
FOX
KARD
Ch. 14-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 14-4
Grit Ch. 14-3
CW+ Ch. 14-2
PBS
KETZ
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 12-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 12-3
World Channel Ch. 12-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
KMCT-TV
Ch. 39-02 · 480i (w)
-55 dBm
+ 9 more
Also on this station:
Defy TV Ch. 39-03
Greater Love TV Ch. 39-06
Jewelry TV Ch. 39-05
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 39-07
Outlaw Ch. 39-04
QVC Ch. 39-10
Religious Ch. 39-01
SonLife Ch. 39-09
The Walk TV Ch. 39-08
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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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
KARD
WEST MONROE, LA
 14-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVGrit +1
-36 dBm Excellent 135° SE
#2
KTVE
EL DORADO, AR
 10-1 1080i
NBCLaffION Mystery
-43 dBm Excellent 31° NNE
#3
KETZ
EL DORADO, AR
 12-1 720p
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-52 dBm Good 31° NNE
#4
KMCT-TV
WEST MONROE, LA
 39-02 480i (w)
IONDefy TVGreater Love TV +7
-55 dBm Good 88° E
#5
KLPA-TV
ALEXANDRIA, LA
 25-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7
-55 dBm Good 175° S
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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
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 104° · ESE · Spread 74°

Towers within 74° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 7 dB
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About TV Reception in Ruston

Ruston, Louisiana (71270) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KARD at -36 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