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TV channels & antenna towers in Mucarabones, Puerto Rico

Mucarabones has 84 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox and Telemundo. About 44 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WELU, 7.6 miles to the SSE.

Open Mucarabones in the live finder
84TV transmitters within 70 miles
3networks over the air
7.6 mito the closest tower
1,690population

Network channels in Mucarabones

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 22 mi151° SSE StrongSan Juan, PR
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 28 mi237° WSW GoodPonce, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo2.12 53 mi252° WSW GoodMayaguez, PR
FOXWSJP-LDFox30.2 64 mi265° W PoorAguadilla, PR

Over-the-air TV in Mucarabones

Mucarabones, Puerto Rico has a population of about 1,690. 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, 44 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.

21 of them are within 25 miles of Mucarabones, 38 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 25 are more than 45 miles out.

The best-placed network stations 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, 107 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Mucarabones. 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 Mucarabones

Point your antenna SSE, at about 151°. The main network towers for Mucarabones 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 Mucarabones, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mucarabones

The farthest main network tower for Mucarabones is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 22 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.

WLII-DT is only 10 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 Mucarabones

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
WELUFull power7.6 mi 155° SSEGoodToa Baja, PR
WSJN-CDClass A7.6 mi 155° SSEGoodSan Juan, PR
W10DD-DLow power7.6 mi 155° SSEFairSan Juan, PR
WECNFull power7.7 mi 206° SSWGoodNaranjito, PR
WLII-DTFull power10 mi 138° SEStrongCaguas, PR
WVTE-LDLow power10 mi 138° SEFairGuaynabo, PR
WWXY-LDLow power10 mi 138° SEFairSan Juan, PR
WDWLFull power10 mi 138° SEGoodBayamon, PR
WUJAFull power10 mi 138° SEGoodCaguas, PR
W20EJ-DLow power11 mi 135° SEGoodSan Juan, PR
W29EE-DLow power11 mi 135° SEGoodSan Lorenzo, PR
W17DL-DLow power11 mi 135° SEFairToa Baja, PR
W19EY-DLow power11 mi 135° SEFairToa Baja, PR
W31DV-DLow power12 mi 135° SEGoodGuayama, PR
W32FB-DLow power13 mi 129° SEFairCeiba, PR
W33EL-DLow power16 mi 126° SEFairCaguas, PR
W08EI-DLow power19 mi 113° ESEFairGuaynabo, PR
WAPA-TVFull power22 mi 151° SSEStrongSan Juan, PR
W20DR-DLow power22 mi 151° SSEFairHumacao, PR
WXWZ-LDLow power22 mi 151° SSEFairGuayama, PR
WTCVFull power25 mi 108° ESEStrongSan Juan, PR
WJPXFull power25 mi 108° ESEStrongSan Juan, PR
WVDO-LDLow power25 mi 108° ESEWeakCarolina, PR
WIDPFull power25 mi 108° ESEFairGuayama, PR
WVSNFull power25 mi 108° ESEFairHumacao, PR

How Mucarabones compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 44 stations at fair strength or better, Mucarabones ranks 39th 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.

30% of Puerto Rico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Bayamón, 4.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mucarabones: 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 151° SSE, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 22 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 44 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 Mucarabones, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles SSE of Mucarabones. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Mucarabones, PR?

Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 64 miles W of Mucarabones. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Telemundo in Mucarabones, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles WSW of Mucarabones. Estimated signal: good.

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

84 transmitters within 70 miles of Mucarabones; around 44 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 Mucarabones?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 151°. The main network towers for Mucarabones sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Mucarabones?

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 Mucarabones?

WLII-DT is only 10 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 Mucarabones?

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 Mucarabones; signal estimates ignore terrain.