TV channels & antenna towers in Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Bayamon has 73 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC and Telemundo. About 47 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WAPA-TV, 6.0 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Bayamon
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWKAQ-TVNBC | 2.3 | 6.0 mi | 138° SE | Strong | San Juan, PR |
| TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo | 2.11 | 30 mi | 269° W | Good | Ponce, PR |
| TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo | 2.12 | 57 mi | 268° W | Good | Mayaguez, PR |
Over-the-air TV in Bayamon
Bayamon, Puerto Rico has a population of about 1,700. There are 73 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 26 full-power, 3 Class A, 41 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 47 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 26 at good or strong strength.
33 of them are within 25 miles of Bayamon, 25 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 are more than 45 miles out.
For the networks, the best local options 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, 96 miles to the east. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WVXF in Charlotte Amalie, VI, 77 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Bayamon. 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 Bayamon
Point your antenna SE, at about 138°. The main network towers for Bayamon 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 Bayamon 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 Bayamon, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bayamon
The farthest main network tower for Bayamon is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 6.0 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.
WAPA-TV is only 6.0 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 Bayamon
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 70; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAPA-TVFull power | 6.0 mi | 138° SE | Strong | San Juan, PR |
| W20DR-DLow power | 6.1 mi | 139° SE | Good | Humacao, PR |
| WXWZ-LDLow power | 6.2 mi | 139° SE | Good | Guayama, PR |
| W31DV-DLow power | 6.3 mi | 17° NNE | Good | Guayama, PR |
| W17DL-DLow power | 6.7 mi | 11° NNE | Fair | Toa Baja, PR |
| W19EY-DLow power | 6.7 mi | 11° NNE | Fair | Toa Baja, PR |
| W20EJ-DLow power | 6.7 mi | 11° N | Good | San Juan, PR |
| W29EE-DLow power | 6.7 mi | 11° N | Good | San Lorenzo, PR |
| WWXY-LDLow power | 6.9 mi | 2° N | Fair | San Juan, PR |
| WDWLFull power | 6.9 mi | 2° N | Strong | Bayamon, PR |
| WUJAFull power | 6.9 mi | 2° N | Strong | Caguas, PR |
| WVTE-LDLow power | 7.0 mi | 2° N | Fair | Guaynabo, PR |
| WLII-DTFull power | 7.0 mi | 0° N | Strong | Caguas, PR |
| W32FB-DLow power | 7.3 mi | 31° NNE | Fair | Ceiba, PR |
| W33EL-DLow power | 8.0 mi | 48° NE | Good | Caguas, PR |
| WELUFull power | 8.6 mi | 336° NNW | Good | Toa Baja, PR |
| WSJN-CDClass A | 8.6 mi | 336° NNW | Good | San Juan, PR |
| W10DD-DLow power | 8.6 mi | 336° NNW | Fair | San Juan, PR |
| W30ED-DLow power | 10 mi | 182° S | Good | Guayama, PR |
| W17EA-DLow power | 10 mi | 182° S | Fair | Arroyo, PR |
| WECNFull power | 13 mi | 308° NW | Good | Naranjito, PR |
| W20DS-DLow power | 13 mi | 178° S | Fair | Caguas, PR |
| W08EI-DLow power | 13 mi | 58° ENE | Fair | Guaynabo, PR |
| WTCVFull power | 18 mi | 68° ENE | Strong | San Juan, PR |
| WJPXFull power | 18 mi | 68° ENE | Strong | San Juan, PR |
How Bayamon compares with the rest of Puerto Rico
With 47 stations at fair strength or better, Bayamon ranks 14th of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 6.0 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, 5.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Bayamon: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 138° SE, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 6.0 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 47 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is NBC in Bayamon, PR?
NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 6.0 miles SE of Bayamon. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Telemundo in Bayamon, PR?
Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles W of Bayamon. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bayamon?
73 transmitters within 70 miles of Bayamon; around 47 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 Bayamon?
Point your antenna SE, at about 138°. The main network towers for Bayamon sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bayamon?
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 Bayamon?
WAPA-TV is only 6.0 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 Bayamon?
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.
TV channels in nearby Puerto Rico cities
- Cidra3.2 mi
- Cayey5.7 mi
- Caguas5.8 mi
- San Lorenzo10 mi
- Aibonito10 mi
- Gurabo11 mi
- Guaynabo12 mi
- Juncos13 mi
- Guayama13 mi
- Trujillo Alto14 mi
- Pájaros15 mi
- Arroyo15 mi
- Coco15 mi
- Bayamón16 mi
- Las Piedras16 mi
- Candelaria17 mi
- Carolina17 mi
- Coamo17 mi
- Corozal17 mi
- Yabucoa18 mi
- Sabana Seca18 mi
- Candelaria Arenas18 mi
- Cataño18 mi
- Salinas18 mi
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 Bayamon; signal estimates ignore terrain.