TV channels & antenna towers in Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Luquillo has 60 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox, ION and Telemundo. About 35 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W09AT-D, 3.6 miles to the SE.

60TV transmitters within 70 miles
4networks over the air
3.6 mito the closest tower
8,326population

Network channels in Luquillo

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 28 mi231° SW GoodSan Juan, PR
FOXWVXFFox17.2 50 mi91° E WeakCharlotte Amalie, VI
NBCWVGN-LDNBC19 50 mi91° E PoorCharlotte Amalie, VI
IONWFIG-LDION8 53 mi93° E PoorCharlotte Amalie, VI
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 58 mi256° WSW GoodPonce, PR

Over-the-air TV in Luquillo

Luquillo is a town of about 8,330 people in Puerto Rico. There are 60 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 21 full-power, 2 Class A, 33 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 35 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 19 transmitters are within 25 miles, 21 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther 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, 78 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Luquillo. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 18 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 Luquillo

The main network towers around Luquillo are in different directions: NBC 231° SW (28 mi) and Fox 91° E (50 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 Luquillo, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Luquillo

The farthest main network tower for Luquillo is WVXF (Fox), 50 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WMTJ is only 6.8 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 Luquillo

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 55; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W09AT-DTranslator3.6 mi 146° SEFairFajardo, PR
W20DQ-DLow power3.6 mi 146° SEGoodLuquillo, PR
WRUAFull power6.8 mi 229° SWGoodFajardo, PR
WVQS-LDLow power6.8 mi 229° SWFairIsabel Segunda, PR
WORO-DTFull power6.8 mi 229° SWGoodFajardo, PR
WMTJFull power6.8 mi 229° SWStrongFajardo, PR
W33ED-DLow power7.1 mi 154° SSEFairVieques, PR
W19EP-DLow power7.1 mi 154° SSEFairCulebra, PR
W18DZ-DLow power7.1 mi 154° SSEFairCeiba, PR
W05DA-DLow power7.2 mi 155° SSEFairFajardo, PR
WSJU-LDLow power7.2 mi 155° SSEFairCeiba, PR
WIDPFull power11 mi 233° SWGoodGuayama, PR
WVSNFull power11 mi 233° SWGoodHumacao, PR
WVDO-LDLow power11 mi 234° SWFairCarolina, PR
WTCVFull power11 mi 234° SWStrongSan Juan, PR
WJPXFull power11 mi 234° SWStrongSan Juan, PR
W08EI-DLow power16 mi 247° WSWFairGuaynabo, PR
W33EL-DLow power22 mi 248° WSWFairCaguas, PR
W32FB-DLow power23 mi 252° WSWWeakCeiba, PR
W31DV-DLow power25 mi 253° WSWFairGuayama, PR
W17DL-DLow power26 mi 255° WSWWeakToa Baja, PR
W19EY-DLow power26 mi 255° WSWWeakToa Baja, PR
W20EJ-DLow power26 mi 255° WSWFairSan Juan, PR
W29EE-DLow power26 mi 255° WSWFairSan Lorenzo, PR
WDWLFull power27 mi 256° WSWGoodBayamon, PR

How Luquillo compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 35 stations at fair strength or better, Luquillo ranks 173rd of 219 places in Puerto Rico: fewer than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 28 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 Fajardo, 5.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Luquillo: 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), 50 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 35 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 Luquillo, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles SW of Luquillo. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Luquillo, PR?

Fox is on channel 17.2 from WVXF, broadcasting from 50 miles E of Luquillo. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Telemundo in Luquillo, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles WSW of Luquillo. Estimated signal: good.

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

60 transmitters within 70 miles of Luquillo; around 35 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 Luquillo?

The main network towers around Luquillo are in different directions: NBC 231° SW (28 mi) and Fox 91° E (50 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Luquillo?

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 140° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Luquillo?

WMTJ is only 6.8 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 Luquillo?

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 Luquillo; signal estimates ignore terrain.