TV channels & antenna towers in G. L. Garcia, Puerto Rico

G. L. Garcia 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, 3.5 miles to the ESE.

73TV transmitters within 70 miles
2networks over the air
3.5 mito the closest tower
1,798population

Network channels in G. L. Garcia

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 3.5 mi106° ESE StrongSan Juan, PR
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 31 mi275° W GoodPonce, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo2.12 58 mi272° W GoodMayaguez, PR

Over-the-air TV in G. L. Garcia

With roughly 1,800 residents, G. L. Garcia is a small community in Puerto Rico. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 73 licensed TV transmitters: 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 24 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 33 transmitters are within 25 miles, 25 between 25 and 45 miles, and 15 farther out.

The best-placed network stations 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, 94 miles to the east. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WVXF in Charlotte Amalie, VI, 78 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of G. L. Garcia. 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 G. L. Garcia

Point your antenna ESE, at about 106°. The main network towers for G. L. Garcia 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 G. L. Garcia 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 G. L. Garcia, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for G. L. Garcia

The farthest main network tower for G. L. Garcia is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 3.5 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.

WAPA-TV is only 3.5 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 G. L. Garcia

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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WAPA-TVFull power3.5 mi 106° ESEStrongSan Juan, PR
WXWZ-LDLow power3.6 mi 109° ESEGoodGuayama, PR
W20DR-DLow power3.6 mi 108° ESEGoodHumacao, PR
W30ED-DLow power6.7 mi 188° SGoodGuayama, PR
W17EA-DLow power6.7 mi 188° SFairArroyo, PR
W20DS-DLow power9.4 mi 181° SGoodCaguas, PR
W31DV-DLow power9.6 mi 7° NGoodGuayama, PR
W17DL-DLow power10 mi 4° NFairToa Baja, PR
W19EY-DLow power10 mi 4° NFairToa Baja, PR
W20EJ-DLow power10 mi 4° NGoodSan Juan, PR
W29EE-DLow power10 mi 4° NGoodSan Lorenzo, PR
W32FB-DLow power10 mi 18° NNEFairCeiba, PR
W33EL-DLow power10 mi 31° NNEGoodCaguas, PR
WWXY-LDLow power10 mi 358° NFairSan Juan, PR
WDWLFull power10 mi 358° NGoodBayamon, PR
WUJAFull power10 mi 358° NGoodCaguas, PR
WVTE-LDLow power10 mi 358° NFairGuaynabo, PR
WLII-DTFull power11 mi 357° NGoodCaguas, PR
WELUFull power12 mi 340° NNWFairToa Baja, PR
WSJN-CDClass A12 mi 340° NNWFairSan Juan, PR
W10DD-DLow power12 mi 340° NNWFairSan Juan, PR
W08EI-DLow power15 mi 45° NEFairGuaynabo, PR
WECNFull power16 mi 317° NWGoodNaranjito, PR
WTCVFull power19 mi 58° ENEStrongSan Juan, PR
WJPXFull power19 mi 58° ENEStrongSan Juan, PR

How G. L. Garcia compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 47 stations at fair strength or better, G. L. Garcia ranks 14th of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 3.5 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, 8.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in G. L. Garcia: 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 106° ESE, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 3.5 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 47 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 G. L. Garcia, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 3.5 miles ESE of G. L. Garcia. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in G. L. Garcia, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles W of G. L. Garcia. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in G. L. Garcia?

73 transmitters within 70 miles of G. L. Garcia; 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 G. L. Garcia?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 106°. The main network towers for G. L. Garcia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in G. L. Garcia?

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 G. L. Garcia?

WAPA-TV is only 3.5 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 G. L. Garcia?

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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