What channel is NBC on antenna in New Orleans?

NBC is channel 6.1 (WDSU).

It broadcasts on RF 19 (UHF), which any digital TV can receive.

Our terrain predictions put NBC on WDSU within antenna reach of about 100% of people in the New Orleans market, and an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 89% (an estimate, not yet checked against real scans). Check your ZIP.

Updated November 11, 2026 from FCC data

Lost NBC? Rescan your TV first

Most missing channels come back after a Rescan Asking your TV to search for channels again. Fixes most missing channels. More in the glossary . If NBC still doesn't appear, the antenna needs to point toward the WDSU tower and handle UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary .

Where NBC 6.1 comes from

Works on any digital TV

WDSU RF 19 · UHF

WDSU's own transmitter.

Which way to point for NBC around New Orleans

Aim at the WDSU tower . It stands apart from the main tower site, so it may need its own aim.

From	Point	Distance
Kenner, LA	east-southeast (103°)	18 mi
Houma, LA	east-northeast (60°)	52 mi
Slidell, LA	south-southwest (204°)	26 mi
Mandeville, LA	south-southeast (163°)	31 mi
Covington, LA	south-southeast (166°)	38 mi

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The antenna you need for NBC in New Orleans

NBC reaches ordinary TVs on UHF, so any antenna that picks up UHF will do. Close to the towers an indoor antenna by a window often works; farther out, height matters most: attic beats window, roof beats attic.

The best antenna for all of New Orleans · VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary

More free channels from WDSU

6.2 MeTV
6.3 365BLK
6.4 Story Television
6.6 QVC

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