TV channels & antenna towers in Cataño, Puerto Rico

Cataño has 77 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC and Telemundo. About 45 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WELU, 11 miles to the SSW.

Open Cataño in the live finder

77TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

11 mito the closest tower

28,093population

Network channels in Cataño

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC	2.3	23 mi	169° S	Strong	San Juan, PR
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo	2.11	36 mi	238° WSW	Good	Ponce, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo	2.12	60 mi	250° WSW	Good	Mayaguez, PR

Over-the-air TV in Cataño

Cataño is a city of about 28,100 people in Puerto Rico. There are 77 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 28 full-power, 4 Class A, 42 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 45 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 20 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 30 transmitters are within 25 miles, 22 between 25 and 45 miles, and 25 farther out.

The strongest network signals here 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, 103 miles to the southeast. 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 Cataño. 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 Cataño

Point your antenna S, at about 169°. The main network towers for Cataño 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 Cataño, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cataño

The farthest main network tower for Cataño is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 23 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.

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 Cataño

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 74; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WELUFull power	11 mi	197° SSW	Fair	Toa Baja, PR
WSJN-CDClass A	11 mi	197° SSW	Fair	San Juan, PR
W10DD-DLow power	11 mi	197° SSW	Fair	San Juan, PR
WLII-DTFull power	11 mi	178° S	Good	Caguas, PR
WVTE-LDLow power	11 mi	177° S	Fair	Guaynabo, PR
WDWLFull power	11 mi	177° S	Good	Bayamon, PR
WUJAFull power	11 mi	177° S	Good	Caguas, PR
WWXY-LDLow power	11 mi	177° S	Fair	San Juan, PR
W20EJ-DLow power	12 mi	172° S	Good	San Juan, PR
W29EE-DLow power	12 mi	172° S	Good	San Lorenzo, PR
W17DL-DLow power	12 mi	172° S	Fair	Toa Baja, PR
W19EY-DLow power	12 mi	172° S	Fair	Toa Baja, PR
W31DV-DLow power	12 mi	170° S	Good	Guayama, PR
W32FB-DLow power	13 mi	161° SSE	Fair	Ceiba, PR
WECNFull power	14 mi	223° SW	Good	Naranjito, PR
W33EL-DLow power	14 mi	154° SSE	Fair	Caguas, PR
W08EI-DLow power	16 mi	134° SE	Fair	Guaynabo, PR
WTCVFull power	21 mi	123° ESE	Strong	San Juan, PR
WJPXFull power	21 mi	123° ESE	Strong	San Juan, PR
WVDO-LDLow power	21 mi	123° ESE	Fair	Carolina, PR
WIDPFull power	21 mi	123° ESE	Good	Guayama, PR
WVSNFull power	21 mi	123° ESE	Good	Humacao, PR
WAPA-TVFull power	23 mi	169° S	Strong	San Juan, PR
WMTJFull power	23 mi	113° ESE	Good	Fajardo, PR
WRUAFull power	23 mi	113° ESE	Good	Fajardo, PR

How Cataño compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 45 stations at fair strength or better, Cataño ranks 34th of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 23 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 San Juan, 1.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cataño: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 169° S, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 23 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 45 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 Cataño, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles S of Cataño. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in Cataño, PR?

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

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

77 transmitters within 70 miles of Cataño; around 45 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 Cataño?

Point your antenna S, at about 169°. The main network towers for Cataño sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Cataño?

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 Cataño?

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 Cataño?

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 Cataño; signal estimates ignore terrain.