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TV channels & antenna towers in Pájaros, Puerto Rico

Pájaros 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, 6.2 miles to the SSE.

Open Pájaros in the live finder
84TV transmitters within 70 miles
3networks over the air
6.2 mito the closest tower
9,466population

Network channels in Pájaros

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 21 mi149° SSE StrongSan Juan, PR
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 27 mi240° WSW GoodPonce, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo2.12 53 mi253° WSW GoodMayaguez, PR
FOXWSJP-LDFox30.2 63 mi267° W PoorAguadilla, PR

Over-the-air TV in Pájaros

With roughly 9,470 residents, Pájaros is a town in Puerto Rico. Our map shows 84 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 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.

By distance, 28 transmitters are within 25 miles, 31 between 25 and 45 miles, and 25 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, 107 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Pájaros. 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 Pájaros

Point your antenna SSE, at about 149°. The main network towers for Pájaros 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 Pájaros, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pájaros

The farthest main network tower for Pájaros is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 21 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WLII-DT is only 9.2 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 Pájaros

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 power6.2 mi 148° SSEGoodToa Baja, PR
WSJN-CDClass A6.2 mi 148° SSEGoodSan Juan, PR
W10DD-DLow power6.2 mi 148° SSEFairSan Juan, PR
WECNFull power6.3 mi 211° SSWGoodNaranjito, PR
WLII-DTFull power9.2 mi 132° SEStrongCaguas, PR
WVTE-LDLow power9.4 mi 131° SEFairGuaynabo, PR
WWXY-LDLow power9.5 mi 131° SEFairSan Juan, PR
WDWLFull power9.5 mi 131° SEGoodBayamon, PR
WUJAFull power9.5 mi 131° SEGoodCaguas, PR
W20EJ-DLow power10 mi 129° SEGoodSan Juan, PR
W29EE-DLow power10 mi 129° SEGoodSan Lorenzo, PR
W17DL-DLow power10 mi 129° SEFairToa Baja, PR
W19EY-DLow power10 mi 129° SEFairToa Baja, PR
W31DV-DLow power11 mi 130° SEGoodGuayama, PR
W32FB-DLow power13 mi 123° ESEFairCeiba, PR
W33EL-DLow power15 mi 122° ESEFairCaguas, PR
W08EI-DLow power19 mi 109° ESEFairGuaynabo, PR
WAPA-TVFull power21 mi 149° SSEStrongSan Juan, PR
W20DR-DLow power21 mi 149° SSEFairHumacao, PR
WXWZ-LDLow power21 mi 149° SSEFairGuayama, PR
W30ED-DLow power24 mi 165° SSEFairGuayama, PR
W17EA-DLow power24 mi 165° SSEWeakArroyo, PR
WTCVFull power25 mi 105° ESEStrongSan Juan, PR
WJPXFull power25 mi 105° ESEStrongSan Juan, PR
WVDO-LDLow power25 mi 105° ESEWeakCarolina, PR

How Pájaros compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 44 stations at fair strength or better, Pájaros ranks 39th of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 21 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, 4.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Pájaros: 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 149° SSE, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 21 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 Pájaros, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles SSE of Pájaros. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Pájaros, PR?

Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 63 miles W of Pájaros. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Telemundo in Pájaros, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles WSW of Pájaros. Estimated signal: good.

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

84 transmitters within 70 miles of Pájaros; 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 Pájaros?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 149°. The main network towers for Pájaros sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Pájaros?

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 Pájaros?

WLII-DT is only 9.2 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 Pájaros?

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 Pájaros; signal estimates ignore terrain.