WRUA
Full power TV station · Fajardo, Puerto Rico
WRUA is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Its signal is estimated to reach about 196 cities and towns within 82 miles.
About WRUA
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 50 kW effective radiated power, WRUA runs more power than 27% 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 823 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 95% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 81 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 82 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 196 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,190,000 residents, as far as Saint Croix, VI (80 miles).
WRUA shares its transmitter site with WVQS-LD, WORO-DT and WMTJ. 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 | Fajardo, PR |
| Tower location | 18.30806, -65.79444 |
| Effective radiated power | 50 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 823 m (2,701 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 15320 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WRUA
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Río Grande, PR | 5.5 mi | 154° SSE | Strong |
| Luquillo, PR | 6.8 mi | 229° SW | Good |
| Canovanas, PR | 8.3 mi | 124° SE | Good |
| Fajardo, PR | 9.4 mi | 263° W | Good |
| Juncos, PR | 10.0 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Humacao, PR | 11 mi | 11° N | Good |
| Carolina, PR | 12 mi | 115° ESE | Good |
| Gurabo, PR | 12 mi | 72° ENE | Good |
| San Lorenzo, PR | 14 mi | 53° NE | Good |
| Trujillo Alto, PR | 14 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Caguas, PR | 17 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Guaynabo, PR | 21 mi | 99° E | Good |
| Cataño, PR | 23 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| San Juan, PR | 23 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Bayamón, PR | 25 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Isabel Segunda, PR | 26 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Levittown, PR | 27 mi | 111° ESE | Fair |
| Cayey, PR | 28 mi | 61° ENE | Fair |
| Candelaria, PR | 28 mi | 104° ESE | Fair |
| Pájaros, PR | 28 mi | 99° E | Fair |
| Guayama, PR | 31 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
| Dorado, PR | 33 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Aibonito, PR | 33 mi | 69° ENE | Fair |
| Corozal, PR | 34 mi | 94° E | Fair |
| Vega Alta, PR | 36 mi | 101° ESE | Fair |
| Vega Baja, PR | 40 mi | 104° ESE | Fair |
| Coamo, PR | 40 mi | 67° ENE | Fair |
| Manatí, PR | 46 mi | 100° E | Fair |
| Barceloneta, PR | 50 mi | 101° ESE | Fair |
| Juana Díaz, PR | 50 mi | 69° ENE | Fair |
| Charlotte Amalie, VI | 57 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Ponce, PR | 58 mi | 69° ENE | Fair |
| Utuado, PR | 60 mi | 87° E | Fair |
| Arecibo, PR | 61 mi | 101° E | Fair |
| Yauco, PR | 72 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
| Guánica, PR | 77 mi | 72° ENE | Fair |
| Sabana Grande, PR | 78 mi | 78° ENE | Fair |
| San Sebastián, PR | 78 mi | 91° E | Fair |
| Saint Croix, VI | 80 mi | 300° WNW | Fair |
| Isabela, PR | 82 mi | 99° E | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WRUA transmitter tower?
WRUA broadcasts from a tower at 18.3081, -65.7944, near Palmer, PR. It is licensed to Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
How far does WRUA broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 82 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 91 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WRUA with an antenna?
About 2,190,000 people live in the 196 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WRUA?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WRUA tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.