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TV channels & antenna towers in Central Aguirre, Puerto Rico

Central Aguirre has 84 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox and Telemundo. About 37 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W20DS-D, 8.1 miles to the ENE.

Open Central Aguirre in the live finder
84TV transmitters within 70 miles
3networks over the air
8.1 mito the closest tower
1,588population

Network channels in Central Aguirre

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 16 mi45° NE StrongSan Juan, PR
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 28 mi303° WNW GoodPonce, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo2.12 52 mi285° WNW GoodMayaguez, PR
FOXWSJP-LDFox30.2 68 mi292° WNW PoorAguadilla, PR

Over-the-air TV in Central Aguirre

Central Aguirre is a small community of about 1,590 people in Puerto Rico. There are 84 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 28 full-power, 5 Class A, 48 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 37 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 23 transmitters are within 25 miles, 35 between 25 and 45 miles, and 26 farther out.

The strongest network signals here 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, 99 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Central Aguirre. 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 Central Aguirre

Point your antenna NE, at about 45°. The main network towers for Central Aguirre 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 Central Aguirre, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Central Aguirre

The farthest main network tower for Central Aguirre is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 16 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 Central Aguirre

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
W20DS-DLow power8.1 mi 71° ENEGoodCaguas, PR
W30ED-DLow power8.7 mi 52° NEGoodGuayama, PR
W17EA-DLow power8.7 mi 52° NEFairArroyo, PR
WXWZ-LDLow power16 mi 46° NEFairGuayama, PR
W20DR-DLow power16 mi 46° NEFairHumacao, PR
WAPA-TVFull power16 mi 45° NEStrongSan Juan, PR
W31DV-DLow power23 mi 23° NNEFairGuayama, PR
WECNFull power23 mi 353° NFairNaranjito, PR
WWXY-LDLow power24 mi 18° NNEWeakSan Juan, PR
WDWLFull power24 mi 18° NNEGoodBayamon, PR
WUJAFull power24 mi 18° NNEGoodCaguas, PR
WVTE-LDLow power24 mi 18° NNEWeakGuaynabo, PR
W17DL-DLow power24 mi 21° NNEWeakToa Baja, PR
W19EY-DLow power24 mi 21° NNEWeakToa Baja, PR
WELUFull power24 mi 9° NFairToa Baja, PR
WSJN-CDClass A24 mi 9° NFairSan Juan, PR
W10DD-DLow power24 mi 9° NWeakSan Juan, PR
W20EJ-DLow power24 mi 21° NNEFairSan Juan, PR
W29EE-DLow power24 mi 21° NNEFairSan Lorenzo, PR
WLII-DTFull power24 mi 18° NNEGoodCaguas, PR
W32FB-DLow power24 mi 27° NNEWeakCeiba, PR
W33EL-DLow power25 mi 32° NNEFairCaguas, PR
W02CS-DLow power26 mi 302° WNWWeakPonce, PR
WUSP-LDLow power26 mi 302° WNWFairPonce, PR
W08EH-DLow power26 mi 302° WNWWeakPonce, PR

How Central Aguirre compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 37 stations at fair strength or better, Central Aguirre ranks 161st of 219 places in Puerto Rico: fewer than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 Guayama, 7.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Central Aguirre: 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 45° NE, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 16 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 37 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 Central Aguirre, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles NE of Central Aguirre. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Central Aguirre, PR?

Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 68 miles WNW of Central Aguirre. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Telemundo in Central Aguirre, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles WNW of Central Aguirre. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Central Aguirre?

84 transmitters within 70 miles of Central Aguirre; around 37 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 Central Aguirre?

Point your antenna NE, at about 45°. The main network towers for Central Aguirre sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Central Aguirre?

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 Central Aguirre?

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 Central Aguirre?

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 Central Aguirre; signal estimates ignore terrain.