TV channels & antenna towers in Bairoa, Puerto Rico

Bairoa has 72 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC and Telemundo. About 46 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W33EL-D, 1.1 miles to the ESE.

72TV transmitters within 70 miles
2networks over the air
1.1 mito the closest tower
2,365population

Network channels in Bairoa

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 10 mi185° S StrongSan Juan, PR
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 36 mi260° W GoodPonce, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo2.12 62 mi263° W GoodMayaguez, PR

Over-the-air TV in Bairoa

Bairoa, Puerto Rico has a population of about 2,370. Our map shows 72 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 26 full-power, 3 Class A, 40 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 46 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 31 at good or strong strength.

40 of them are within 25 miles of Bairoa, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out.

The best-placed network stations are NBC on channel 2.3 (WKAQ-TV) and Telemundo on channel 2.11 (WTIN-TV). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WCVI-TV in Christiansted, VI, 93 miles to the east. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WVXF in Charlotte Amalie, VI, 72 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Bairoa. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 23 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Bairoa

Point your antenna S, at about 185°. The main network towers for Bairoa sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bairoa at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bairoa, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bairoa

The farthest main network tower for Bairoa is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 10 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

W33EL-D is only 1.1 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Bairoa

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 69; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W33EL-DLow power1.1 mi 103° ESEStrongCaguas, PR
W32FB-DLow power1.2 mi 304° WNWStrongCeiba, PR
W31DV-DLow power3.0 mi 278° WStrongGuayama, PR
W17DL-DLow power3.6 mi 286° WNWGoodToa Baja, PR
W19EY-DLow power3.6 mi 286° WNWGoodToa Baja, PR
W20EJ-DLow power3.7 mi 286° WNWGoodSan Juan, PR
W29EE-DLow power3.7 mi 286° WNWGoodSan Lorenzo, PR
WDWLFull power4.7 mi 286° WNWStrongBayamon, PR
WUJAFull power4.7 mi 286° WNWStrongCaguas, PR
WWXY-LDLow power4.7 mi 286° WNWGoodSan Juan, PR
WVTE-LDLow power4.7 mi 286° WNWGoodGuaynabo, PR
WLII-DTFull power4.9 mi 287° WNWStrongCaguas, PR
W08EI-DLow power6.5 mi 77° ENEFairGuaynabo, PR
WELUFull power8.6 mi 285° WNWGoodToa Baja, PR
WSJN-CDClass A8.6 mi 285° WNWGoodSan Juan, PR
W10DD-DLow power8.6 mi 285° WNWFairSan Juan, PR
WAPA-TVFull power10 mi 185° SStrongSan Juan, PR
W20DR-DLow power10 mi 184° SGoodHumacao, PR
WXWZ-LDLow power10 mi 184° SGoodGuayama, PR
WTCVFull power12 mi 84° EStrongSan Juan, PR
WJPXFull power12 mi 84° EStrongSan Juan, PR
WVDO-LDLow power12 mi 84° EFairCarolina, PR
WIDPFull power12 mi 84° EGoodGuayama, PR
WVSNFull power12 mi 84° EGoodHumacao, PR
WECNFull power15 mi 278° WGoodNaranjito, PR

How Bairoa compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 46 stations at fair strength or better, Bairoa ranks 23rd of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 10 miles away, against a state median of 15 miles.

30% of Puerto Rico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Caguas, 1.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bairoa: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 185° S, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 10 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 46 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is NBC in Bairoa, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles S of Bairoa. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in Bairoa, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles W of Bairoa. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bairoa?

72 transmitters within 70 miles of Bairoa; around 46 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Bairoa?

Point your antenna S, at about 185°. The main network towers for Bairoa sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bairoa?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bairoa?

W33EL-D is only 1.1 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bairoa?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Puerto Rico · U.S. Territories region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bairoa; signal estimates ignore terrain.