ZIP 71457 31.7392° N  93.0914° W

TV Channels in Natchitoches, LA

ZIP Code: 71457 • Coordinates: 31.7392°N, 93.0914°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-57 dBm · KARD
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 127° SE
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
-67 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 31-3
Me-TV Ch. 31-2
NBC
KALB-TV
Ch. 05-2 · 720p
-57 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
-57 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
KARD
Ch. 14-1 · 720p
-57 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 14-4
Grit Ch. 14-3
CW+ Ch. 14-2
PBS
KLPA-TV
Ch. 25-1 · 1080i
-63 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 25-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 25-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
K22NI-D
Ch. 48-1 · 720p
-86 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
-67 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
KARD
WEST MONROE, LA
 14-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVGrit +1
-57 dBm Good 65° ENE
#2
KALB-TV
ALEXANDRIA, LA
 05-2 720p
CBSNBCGrit +4
-57 dBm Good 144° SE
#3
KALB-TV
ALEXANDRIA, LA
 05-2 720p
CBSNBCGrit +4
-57 dBm Good 144° SE
#4
KBCA
ALEXANDRIA, LA
 41-2 480i
Antenna TVCOZI TVHeroes & Icons +2
-57 dBm Good 154° SSE
#5
KLPA-TV
ALEXANDRIA, LA
 25-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7
-63 dBm Good 110° ESE
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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 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 127° · SE · Spread 62°

Towers within 62° arc

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

Natchitoches, Louisiana (71457) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KARD at -57 dBm, rated as "Good" 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