WQHA
Full power TV station · Aguada, Puerto Rico
WQHA is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Aguada, Puerto Rico. Its signal is estimated to reach about 212 cities and towns within 60 miles.
About WQHA
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 21 kW effective radiated power, WQHA runs more power than 11% 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 839 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 95% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 82 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 60 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 212 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,240,000 residents, as far as Humacao, PR (50 miles).
WQHA shares its transmitter site with W04DV-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 | Aguada, PR |
| Tower location | 18.17244, -66.59175 |
| Effective radiated power | 21 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 839 m (2,753 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 3255 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WQHA
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utuado, PR | 9.6 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Juana Díaz, PR | 10 mi | 326° NW | Good |
| Ponce, PR | 11 mi | 11° N | Good |
| Coamo, PR | 17 mi | 293° WNW | Fair |
| Manatí, PR | 19 mi | 200° SSW | Fair |
| Yauco, PR | 19 mi | 61° ENE | Fair |
| Barceloneta, PR | 20 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Corozal, PR | 21 mi | 237° WSW | Fair |
| Aibonito, PR | 22 mi | 276° W | Fair |
| Arecibo, PR | 22 mi | 159° SSE | Fair |
| Vega Baja, PR | 23 mi | 216° SW | Fair |
| Vega Alta, PR | 24 mi | 226° SW | Fair |
| Guánica, PR | 25 mi | 56° NE | Fair |
| Sabana Grande, PR | 25 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
| Pájaros, PR | 28 mi | 241° WSW | Fair |
| Cayey, PR | 28 mi | 279° W | Fair |
| San Sebastián, PR | 28 mi | 113° ESE | Fair |
| Dorado, PR | 29 mi | 227° SW | Fair |
| Candelaria, PR | 30 mi | 238° WSW | Fair |
| San Germán, PR | 30 mi | 78° ENE | Fair |
| Bayamón, PR | 33 mi | 241° WSW | Fair |
| Levittown, PR | 33 mi | 235° SW | Fair |
| Guayama, PR | 34 mi | 293° WNW | Fair |
| Guaynabo, PR | 34 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| Hormigueros, PR | 35 mi | 86° E | Fair |
| Caguas, PR | 36 mi | 263° W | Fair |
| Mayagüez, PR | 36 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Cataño, PR | 36 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Isabela, PR | 36 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Cabo Rojo, PR | 37 mi | 81° E | Fair |
| San Juan, PR | 38 mi | 238° WSW | Fair |
| Trujillo Alto, PR | 40 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Aguadilla, PR | 41 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| Gurabo, PR | 41 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| San Lorenzo, PR | 41 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Carolina, PR | 44 mi | 251° WSW | Fair |
| Juncos, PR | 44 mi | 265° W | Fair |
| Canovanas, PR | 48 mi | 253° WSW | Fair |
| Humacao, PR | 50 mi | 272° W | Fair |
| Río Grande, PR | 52 mi | 254° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WQHA transmitter tower?
WQHA broadcasts from a tower at 18.1724, -66.5918, near Jayuya, PR. It is licensed to Aguada, Puerto Rico.
How far does WQHA broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 60 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 89 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WQHA with an antenna?
About 2,240,000 people live in the 212 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WQHA?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WQHA tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.