ZIP 71417 31.5082° N  92.6496° W

TV Channels in Colfax, LA

ZIP Code: 71417 • Coordinates: 31.5082°N, 92.6496°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-36 dBm · KALB-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 14 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 100° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
-37 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 31-3
Me-TV Ch. 31-2
NBC
KALB-TV
Ch. 05-2 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 05-2
Grit Ch. 05-5
365BLK Ch. 05-7
CW+ Ch. 05-3
Gulf Coast SEN Ch. 05-4
Oxygen Ch. 05-6
CBS
KALB-TV
Ch. 05-2 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
Grit Ch. 05-5
365BLK Ch. 05-7
CW+ Ch. 05-3
Gulf Coast SEN Ch. 05-4
Oxygen Ch. 05-6
FOX
WNTZ-TV
Ch. 48-1 · 720p
-44 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 48-4
MyN Ch. 48-1
Bounce TV Ch. 48-2
ION Mystery Ch. 48-3
PBS
KLPA-TV
Ch. 25-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 25-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 25-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
WNTZ-TV
Ch. 48-1 · 720p
-44 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 48-1
Laff Ch. 48-4
Bounce TV Ch. 48-2
ION Mystery Ch. 48-3
ION
KLAX-TV
Ch. 31-1 · 720p
-37 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 31-1
Me-TV Ch. 31-2
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
KALB-TV
ALEXANDRIA, LA
 05-2 720p
CBSNBCGrit +4
-36 dBm Excellent 164° SSE
#2
KALB-TV
ALEXANDRIA, LA
 05-2 720p
CBSNBCGrit +4
-36 dBm Excellent 164° SSE
#3
KLAX-TV
ALEXANDRIA, LA
 31-1 720p
ABCIONMe-TV
-37 dBm Excellent 56° NE
#4
KLAX-TV
ALEXANDRIA, LA
 31-1 720p
ABCIONMe-TV
-37 dBm Excellent 56° NE
#5
KLPA-TV
ALEXANDRIA, LA
 25-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7
-38 dBm Excellent 56° NE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 14 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 100° · E · Spread 64°

Towers within 64° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Colfax

Colfax, Louisiana (71417) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KALB-TV 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