TV channels & antenna towers in Orocovis, Puerto Rico

Orocovis has 84 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox and Telemundo. About 50 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WECN, 9.3 miles to the ENE.

84TV transmitters within 70 miles
3networks over the air
9.3 mito the closest tower
944population

Network channels in Orocovis

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 13 mi251° WSW StrongPonce, PR
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 24 mi109° ESE StrongSan Juan, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo2.12 39 mi262° W GoodMayaguez, PR
FOXWSJP-LDFox30.2 52 mi277° W PoorAguadilla, PR

Over-the-air TV in Orocovis

Orocovis is a small community of about 944 people in Puerto Rico. 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, 50 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 36 transmitters are within 25 miles, 29 between 25 and 45 miles, and 19 farther out.

For the networks, the best local options 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, 114 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Orocovis. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong 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 Orocovis

Point your antenna ESE, at about 109°. The main network towers for Orocovis 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 Orocovis 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 Orocovis, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Orocovis

The farthest main network tower for Orocovis is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 24 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.

WTIN-TV is only 13 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 Orocovis

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
WECNFull power9.3 mi 62° ENEGoodNaranjito, PR
W02CS-DLow power12 mi 244° WSWFairPonce, PR
WUSP-LDLow power12 mi 244° WSWGoodPonce, PR
W08EH-DLow power12 mi 244° WSWFairPonce, PR
WSUR-DTFull power13 mi 251° WSWGoodPonce, PR
W04DV-DLow power14 mi 254° WSWFairNaranjito, PR
WQHAFull power14 mi 254° WSWGoodAguada, PR
WELUFull power15 mi 73° ENEFairToa Baja, PR
WSJN-CDClass A15 mi 73° ENEFairSan Juan, PR
W10DD-DLow power15 mi 73° ENEFairSan Juan, PR
WLII-DTFull power19 mi 79° ENEGoodCaguas, PR
WVTE-LDLow power19 mi 79° EFairGuaynabo, PR
WWXY-LDLow power19 mi 79° EFairSan Juan, PR
WDWLFull power19 mi 79° EGoodBayamon, PR
WUJAFull power19 mi 79° EGoodCaguas, PR
W20EJ-DLow power20 mi 81° EFairSan Juan, PR
W29EE-DLow power20 mi 81° EFairSan Lorenzo, PR
W17DL-DLow power20 mi 81° EFairToa Baja, PR
W19EY-DLow power20 mi 81° EFairToa Baja, PR
W31DV-DLow power20 mi 82° EFairGuayama, PR
W28EH-DTranslator21 mi 259° WWeakAdjuntas, PR
W32FB-DLow power22 mi 82° EFairCeiba, PR
W28EQ-DTranslator22 mi 280° WWeakUtuado, PR
WIMN-CDClass A22 mi 314° NWFairArecibo, PR
W30ED-DLow power22 mi 127° SEFairGuayama, PR

How Orocovis compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 50 stations at fair strength or better, Orocovis ranks 1st of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Vega Baja, 15 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Orocovis: 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 109° ESE, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 24 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 50 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 Orocovis, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles ESE of Orocovis. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Orocovis, PR?

Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 52 miles W of Orocovis. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Telemundo in Orocovis, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles WSW of Orocovis. Estimated signal: strong.

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

84 transmitters within 70 miles of Orocovis; around 50 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 Orocovis?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 109°. The main network towers for Orocovis sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Orocovis?

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 Orocovis?

WTIN-TV is only 13 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 Orocovis?

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 Orocovis; signal estimates ignore terrain.