WQTO
Full power TV station · Ponce, Puerto Rico
WQTO is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Ponce, Puerto Rico. Its signal is estimated to reach about 202 cities and towns within 65 miles.
About WQTO
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 800 kW effective radiated power, WQTO runs more power than 73% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 310 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 33% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 53 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 65 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 202 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,210,000 residents, as far as Humacao, PR (61 miles).
WQTO shares its transmitter site with W35DS-D, WVOZ-TV, WKPV 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 | 18.07806, -66.74833 |
| Effective radiated power | 800 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 310 m (1,017 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 2175 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WQTO
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yauco, PR | 7.3 mi | 66° ENE | Strong |
| Ponce, PR | 9.4 mi | 300° WNW | Strong |
| Guánica, PR | 13 mi | 55° NE | Strong |
| Utuado, PR | 13 mi | 194° SSW | Strong |
| Sabana Grande, PR | 14 mi | 90° E | Strong |
| Juana Díaz, PR | 16 mi | 276° W | Strong |
| San Germán, PR | 19 mi | 91° E | Strong |
| San Sebastián, PR | 24 mi | 138° SE | Good |
| Hormigueros, PR | 25 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Coamo, PR | 26 mi | 270° W | Good |
| Cabo Rojo, PR | 26 mi | 91° E | Good |
| Mayagüez, PR | 27 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Arecibo, PR | 27 mi | 184° S | Good |
| Barceloneta, PR | 29 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Manatí, PR | 29 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Aibonito, PR | 32 mi | 262° W | Good |
| Corozal, PR | 34 mi | 237° WSW | Good |
| Isabela, PR | 34 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| Vega Baja, PR | 35 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Vega Alta, PR | 36 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Aguadilla, PR | 36 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Cayey, PR | 38 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Pájaros, PR | 40 mi | 240° WSW | Good |
| Dorado, PR | 41 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Candelaria, PR | 42 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Guayama, PR | 42 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Bayamón, PR | 45 mi | 240° WSW | Good |
| Levittown, PR | 45 mi | 235° SW | Good |
| Guaynabo, PR | 46 mi | 245° WSW | Good |
| Caguas, PR | 47 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Cataño, PR | 48 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| San Juan, PR | 50 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Trujillo Alto, PR | 52 mi | 249° WSW | Good |
| San Lorenzo, PR | 52 mi | 262° W | Good |
| Gurabo, PR | 52 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Juncos, PR | 55 mi | 259° W | Good |
| Carolina, PR | 56 mi | 248° WSW | Good |
| Canovanas, PR | 59 mi | 250° WSW | Fair |
| Humacao, PR | 61 mi | 265° W | Fair |
| Río Grande, PR | 64 mi | 251° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WQTO transmitter tower?
WQTO broadcasts from a tower at 18.0781, -66.7483, near Santo Domingo, PR. It is licensed to Ponce, Puerto Rico.
How far does WQTO broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 65 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WQTO with an antenna?
About 2,210,000 people live in the 202 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WQTO?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WQTO tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.