TV channels & antenna towers in La Dolores, Puerto Rico

La Dolores has 65 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox, ION and Telemundo. About 42 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMTJ, 6.2 miles to the SE.

65TV transmitters within 70 miles
4networks over the air
6.2 mito the closest tower
3,534population

Network channels in La Dolores

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 22 mi216° SW StrongSan Juan, PR
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 49 mi253° WSW GoodPonce, PR
FOXWVXFFox17.2 60 mi91° E WeakCharlotte Amalie, VI
NBCWVGN-LDNBC19 60 mi91° E PoorCharlotte Amalie, VI
IONWFIG-LDION8 62 mi93° E PoorCharlotte Amalie, VI

Over-the-air TV in La Dolores

With roughly 3,530 residents, La Dolores is a town in Puerto Rico. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 65 licensed TV transmitters: 24 full-power, 3 Class A, 34 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 42 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

36 of them are within 25 miles of La Dolores, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 25 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Charlotte Amalie, VI, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Charlotte Amalie's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are NBC on channel 2.3 (WKAQ-TV), Fox on channel 17.2 (WVXF), ION on channel 8 (WFIG-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, 86 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of La Dolores. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 21 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 La Dolores

The main network towers around La Dolores are in different directions: NBC 216° SW (22 mi) and Fox 91° E (60 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 La Dolores, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for La Dolores

The farthest main network tower for La Dolores is WVXF (Fox), 60 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WMTJ is only 6.2 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 La Dolores

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 60; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WMTJFull power6.2 mi 140° SEStrongFajardo, PR
WRUAFull power6.2 mi 139° SEGoodFajardo, PR
WVQS-LDLow power6.2 mi 139° SEGoodIsabel Segunda, PR
WORO-DTFull power6.2 mi 139° SEGoodFajardo, PR
WVDO-LDLow power6.8 mi 178° SFairCarolina, PR
WTCVFull power6.8 mi 179° SStrongSan Juan, PR
WJPXFull power6.8 mi 179° SStrongSan Juan, PR
WIDPFull power6.8 mi 178° SGoodGuayama, PR
WVSNFull power6.8 mi 178° SGoodHumacao, PR
W08EI-DLow power8.8 mi 221° SWFairGuaynabo, PR
W09AT-DTranslator12 mi 106° ESEWeakFajardo, PR
W20DQ-DLow power12 mi 106° ESEGoodLuquillo, PR
W33EL-DLow power14 mi 233° SWFairCaguas, PR
W05DA-DLow power14 mi 119° ESEWeakFajardo, PR
W33ED-DLow power14 mi 118° ESEFairVieques, PR
W19EP-DLow power14 mi 118° ESEFairCulebra, PR
W18DZ-DLow power14 mi 118° ESEFairCeiba, PR
WSJU-LDLow power14 mi 119° ESEFairCeiba, PR
W32FB-DLow power15 mi 241° WSWFairCeiba, PR
W31DV-DLow power17 mi 243° WSWFairGuayama, PR
W17DL-DLow power17 mi 246° WSWFairToa Baja, PR
W19EY-DLow power17 mi 246° WSWFairToa Baja, PR
W20EJ-DLow power17 mi 246° WSWFairSan Juan, PR
W29EE-DLow power17 mi 246° WSWFairSan Lorenzo, PR
WDWLFull power18 mi 248° WSWGoodBayamon, PR

How La Dolores compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 42 stations at fair strength or better, La Dolores ranks 83rd of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 22 miles away, against a state median of 15 miles.

42% of Puerto Rico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Carolina, 6.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in La Dolores: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 91° E, the direction of WVXF (Fox), 60 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 42 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 La Dolores, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles SW of La Dolores. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in La Dolores, PR?

Fox is on channel 17.2 from WVXF, broadcasting from 60 miles E of La Dolores. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Telemundo in La Dolores, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles WSW of La Dolores. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in La Dolores?

65 transmitters within 70 miles of La Dolores; around 42 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 La Dolores?

The main network towers around La Dolores are in different directions: NBC 216° SW (22 mi) and Fox 91° E (60 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in La Dolores?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 124° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in La Dolores?

WMTJ is only 6.2 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 La Dolores?

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 La Dolores; signal estimates ignore terrain.