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TV channels & antenna towers in Candelaria Arenas, Puerto Rico

Candelaria Arenas has 84 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox and Telemundo. About 43 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WELU, 9.3 miles to the SSE.

Open Candelaria Arenas in the live finder
84TV transmitters within 70 miles
3networks over the air
9.3 mito the closest tower
5,854population

Network channels in Candelaria Arenas

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 24 mi153° SSE StrongSan Juan, PR
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 29 mi234° SW GoodPonce, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo2.12 54 mi250° WSW GoodMayaguez, PR
FOXWSJP-LDFox30.2 64 mi264° W PoorAguadilla, PR

Over-the-air TV in Candelaria Arenas

Candelaria Arenas is a town of about 5,850 people in Puerto Rico. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 84 licensed TV transmitters: 28 full-power, 5 Class A, 48 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 43 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 21 transmitters are within 25 miles, 38 between 25 and 45 miles, and 25 farther out.

The best-placed network stations are NBC on channel 2.3 (WKAQ-TV), Fox on channel 30.2 (WSJP-LD) 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, 108 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Candelaria Arenas. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 25 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 Candelaria Arenas

Point your antenna SSE, at about 153°. The main network towers for Candelaria Arenas sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Candelaria Arenas

The farthest main network tower for Candelaria Arenas is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 24 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Candelaria Arenas

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 80; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WELUFull power9.3 mi 159° SSEGoodToa Baja, PR
WSJN-CDClass A9.3 mi 159° SSEGoodSan Juan, PR
W10DD-DLow power9.3 mi 159° SSEFairSan Juan, PR
WECNFull power9.3 mi 200° SSWGoodNaranjito, PR
WLII-DTFull power12 mi 144° SEGoodCaguas, PR
WVTE-LDLow power12 mi 144° SEFairGuaynabo, PR
WWXY-LDLow power12 mi 143° SEFairSan Juan, PR
WDWLFull power12 mi 143° SEGoodBayamon, PR
WUJAFull power12 mi 143° SEGoodCaguas, PR
W20EJ-DLow power13 mi 141° SEFairSan Juan, PR
W29EE-DLow power13 mi 141° SEFairSan Lorenzo, PR
W17DL-DLow power13 mi 141° SEFairToa Baja, PR
W19EY-DLow power13 mi 141° SEFairToa Baja, PR
W31DV-DLow power14 mi 140° SEFairGuayama, PR
W32FB-DLow power15 mi 134° SEFairCeiba, PR
W33EL-DLow power17 mi 131° SEFairCaguas, PR
W08EI-DLow power20 mi 118° ESEFairGuaynabo, PR
WAPA-TVFull power24 mi 153° SSEStrongSan Juan, PR
W20DR-DLow power24 mi 153° SSEFairHumacao, PR
WXWZ-LDLow power24 mi 153° SSEFairGuayama, PR
WTCVFull power26 mi 112° ESEStrongSan Juan, PR
WJPXFull power26 mi 112° ESEStrongSan Juan, PR
WVDO-LDLow power26 mi 112° ESEWeakCarolina, PR
WIDPFull power26 mi 112° ESEFairGuayama, PR
WVSNFull power26 mi 112° ESEFairHumacao, PR

How Candelaria Arenas compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 43 stations at fair strength or better, Candelaria Arenas ranks 59th of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Levittown, 3.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Candelaria Arenas: 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 153° SSE, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 24 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 43 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 Candelaria Arenas, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles SSE of Candelaria Arenas. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Candelaria Arenas, PR?

Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 64 miles W of Candelaria Arenas. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Telemundo in Candelaria Arenas, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles SW of Candelaria Arenas. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Candelaria Arenas?

84 transmitters within 70 miles of Candelaria Arenas; around 43 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 Candelaria Arenas?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 153°. The main network towers for Candelaria Arenas sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Candelaria Arenas?

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 Candelaria Arenas?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Candelaria Arenas?

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 Candelaria Arenas; signal estimates ignore terrain.