WIRS
Full power TV station · Yauco, Puerto Rico
WIRS is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Yauco, Puerto Rico. Its signal is estimated to reach about 101 cities and towns within 55 miles.
About WIRS
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 35.2 kW effective radiated power, WIRS runs more power than 21% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 305 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 30% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 55 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 101 cities and towns in our guide with about 712,000 residents, as far as Vega Baja, PR (52 miles).
WIRS shares its transmitter site with WVEO, W10BG-D and W16DX-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Yauco, PR |
| Tower location | 18.32383, -67.16992 |
| Effective radiated power | 35.2 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 39887 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WIRS
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Añasco, PR | 3.5 mi | 325° NW | Strong |
| Aguada, PR | 4.0 mi | 163° SSE | Strong |
| Moca, PR | 6.1 mi | 217° SW | Good |
| Aguadilla, PR | 7.2 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Caban, PR | 8.5 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| Mayagüez, PR | 8.7 mi | 347° NNW | Good |
| San Sebastián, PR | 12 mi | 266° W | Good |
| Hormigueros, PR | 13 mi | 348° NNW | Good |
| Isabela, PR | 16 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Cabo Rojo, PR | 16 mi | 354° N | Good |
| Puerto Real, PR | 17 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Quebradillas, PR | 18 mi | 236° SW | Good |
| San Germán, PR | 19 mi | 334° NNW | Good |
| Lares, PR | 19 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Lajas, PR | 20 mi | 339° NNW | Fair |
| Sabana Grande, PR | 22 mi | 321° NW | Fair |
| Camuy, PR | 24 mi | 243° WSW | Fair |
| Hatillo, PR | 25 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Yauco, PR | 29 mi | 314° NW | Fair |
| Guánica, PR | 30 mi | 325° NW | Fair |
| Utuado, PR | 31 mi | 278° W | Fair |
| Adjuntas, PR | 31 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Arecibo, PR | 31 mi | 251° WSW | Fair |
| Guayanilla, PR | 33 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Bajadero, PR | 33 mi | 258° WSW | Fair |
| Santo Domingo, PR | 33 mi | 303° WNW | Fair |
| Peñuelas, PR | 35 mi | 302° WNW | Fair |
| Jayuya, PR | 39 mi | 281° W | Fair |
| Estancias de Florida, PR | 39 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Florida, PR | 40 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Ponce, PR | 42 mi | 301° WNW | Fair |
| Barceloneta, PR | 42 mi | 258° WSW | Fair |
| Coto Laurel, PR | 45 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Manatí, PR | 45 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Villalba, PR | 47 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Aguilita, PR | 47 mi | 297° WNW | Fair |
| Juana Díaz, PR | 47 mi | 293° WNW | Fair |
| Potala Pastillo, PR | 50 mi | 298° WNW | Fair |
| Vega Baja, PR | 52 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Ceiba, PR | 54 mi | 261° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WIRS transmitter tower?
WIRS broadcasts from a tower at 18.3238, -67.1699, near Las Marias, PR. It is licensed to Yauco, Puerto Rico.
How far does WIRS broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 55 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 63 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WIRS with an antenna?
About 712,000 people live in the 101 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WIRS?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WIRS tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.