WKPV
Full power TV station · Ponce, Puerto Rico
WKPV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Ponce, Puerto Rico. Its signal is estimated to reach about 164 cities and towns within 50 miles.
About WKPV
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 23.5 kW effective radiated power, WKPV runs more power than 13% 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 250 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 17% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 48 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 50 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 164 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,420,000 residents, as far as Cataño, PR (48 miles).
WKPV shares its transmitter site with WVOZ-TV, WQTO, W35DS-D and WQQZ-CD. 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 | Ponce, PR |
| Tower location | 18.07856, -66.74683 |
| Effective radiated power | 23.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 250 m (820 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 58341 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WKPV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peñuelas, PR | 2.3 mi | 313° NW | Strong |
| Yauco, PR | 7.4 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Ponce, PR | 9.3 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| Guánica, PR | 13 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Utuado, PR | 13 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Sabana Grande, PR | 14 mi | 90° E | Good |
| Juana Díaz, PR | 16 mi | 277° W | Good |
| Lares, PR | 17 mi | 150° SSE | Fair |
| San Germán, PR | 20 mi | 91° E | Fair |
| Santa Isabel, PR | 24 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| San Sebastián, PR | 24 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
| Hormigueros, PR | 25 mi | 100° E | Fair |
| Coamo, PR | 26 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| Cabo Rojo, PR | 26 mi | 91° E | Fair |
| Mayagüez, PR | 27 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Arecibo, PR | 27 mi | 184° S | Fair |
| Barceloneta, PR | 29 mi | 208° SSW | Fair |
| Manatí, PR | 29 mi | 215° SW | Fair |
| Salinas, PR | 30 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Aibonito, PR | 32 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| Corozal, PR | 34 mi | 237° WSW | Fair |
| Isabela, PR | 34 mi | 148° SSE | Fair |
| Vega Baja, PR | 35 mi | 223° SW | Fair |
| Vega Alta, PR | 36 mi | 230° SW | Fair |
| Aguadilla, PR | 36 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Ceiba, PR | 36 mi | 226° SW | Fair |
| Cayey, PR | 38 mi | 267° W | Fair |
| San Antonio, PR | 39 mi | 229° SW | Fair |
| Pájaros, PR | 40 mi | 240° WSW | Fair |
| Dorado, PR | 41 mi | 230° SW | Fair |
| Campanilla, PR | 41 mi | 235° SW | Fair |
| Candelaria, PR | 42 mi | 238° WSW | Fair |
| Guayama, PR | 42 mi | 279° W | Fair |
| Sabana Seca, PR | 44 mi | 237° WSW | Fair |
| Bayamón, PR | 45 mi | 240° WSW | Fair |
| Levittown, PR | 45 mi | 235° SW | Fair |
| Arroyo, PR | 46 mi | 280° W | Fair |
| Guaynabo, PR | 46 mi | 245° WSW | Fair |
| Caguas, PR | 47 mi | 257° WSW | Fair |
| Cataño, PR | 48 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WKPV transmitter tower?
WKPV broadcasts from a tower at 18.0786, -66.7468, near Santo Domingo, PR. It is licensed to Ponce, Puerto Rico.
How far does WKPV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 50 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 58 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WKPV with an antenna?
About 1,420,000 people live in the 164 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WKPV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WKPV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.