TV channels & antenna towers in Espino, Puerto Rico

Espino is a small community of about 1,420 people in Puerto Rico. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 62 licensed TV transmitters: 19 full-power, 5 Class A, 36 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 33 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 26 transmitters are within 25 miles, 18 between 25 and 45 miles, and 18 farther out.

The strongest network signals here are Fox on channel 30.2 (WSJP-LD) and Telemundo on channel 2.12 (WNJX-TV). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WCVI-TV in Christiansted, VI, 161 miles to the east. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WKAQ-TV in San Juan, PR, 71 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Espino. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal). 17 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

The main network towers around Espino are in different directions: W27DZ-D 169° S (3.4 mi), W16DX-D 314° NW (4.6 mi) and W10BG-D 315° NW (4.7 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

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

The farthest main network tower for Espino is W10BG-D, 4.7 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WIRS is only 4.7 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.

With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Espino ranks 183rd of 219 places in Puerto Rico: fewer than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 4.8 miles away, against a state median of 15 miles.

28% of Puerto Rico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Mayagüez, 5.4 miles away.