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TV channels & antenna towers in Palmarejo, Puerto Rico

Palmarejo 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 W30ED-D, 14 miles to the E.

Open Palmarejo in the live finder
84TV transmitters within 70 miles
3networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
1,087population

Network channels in Palmarejo

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 18 mi293° WNW StrongPonce, PR
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 18 mi80° E StrongSan Juan, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo2.12 44 mi277° W GoodMayaguez, PR
FOXWSJP-LDFox30.2 59 mi287° WNW PoorAguadilla, PR

Over-the-air TV in Palmarejo

Palmarejo, Puerto Rico has a population of about 1,090. 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, 50 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

32 of them are within 25 miles of Palmarejo, 32 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 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 east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Palmarejo. 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 Palmarejo

Point your antenna E, at about 80°. The main network towers for Palmarejo 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 Palmarejo, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Palmarejo

The farthest main network tower for Palmarejo is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 18 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Palmarejo

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
W30ED-DLow power14 mi 101° EFairGuayama, PR
W17EA-DLow power14 mi 101° EFairArroyo, PR
W20DS-DLow power15 mi 110° ESEFairCaguas, PR
WECNFull power16 mi 14° NNEGoodNaranjito, PR
W02CS-DLow power16 mi 291° WNWFairPonce, PR
WUSP-LDLow power16 mi 291° WNWFairPonce, PR
W08EH-DLow power16 mi 291° WNWFairPonce, PR
WSUR-DTFull power18 mi 293° WNWFairPonce, PR
WAPA-TVFull power18 mi 80° EStrongSan Juan, PR
WXWZ-LDLow power18 mi 81° EFairGuayama, PR
W20DR-DLow power18 mi 81° EFairHumacao, PR
WELUFull power19 mi 34° NEFairToa Baja, PR
WSJN-CDClass A19 mi 34° NEFairSan Juan, PR
W10DD-DLow power19 mi 34° NEFairSan Juan, PR
W04DV-DLow power19 mi 292° WNWFairNaranjito, PR
WQHAFull power19 mi 292° WNWFairAguada, PR
W05DB-DLow power20 mi 252° WSWWeakPonce, PR
WLII-DTFull power20 mi 44° NEGoodCaguas, PR
WVTE-LDLow power20 mi 44° NEFairGuaynabo, PR
WWXY-LDLow power20 mi 44° NEFairSan Juan, PR
WDWLFull power20 mi 44° NEGoodBayamon, PR
WUJAFull power20 mi 44° NEGoodCaguas, PR
W20EJ-DLow power21 mi 47° NEFairSan Juan, PR
W29EE-DLow power21 mi 47° NEFairSan Lorenzo, PR
W17DL-DLow power21 mi 47° NEFairToa Baja, PR

How Palmarejo compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 50 stations at fair strength or better, Palmarejo ranks 1st of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Guayama, 15 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Palmarejo: 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 80° E, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 18 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 Palmarejo, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles E of Palmarejo. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Palmarejo, PR?

Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 59 miles WNW of Palmarejo. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Telemundo in Palmarejo, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Palmarejo. Estimated signal: strong.

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

84 transmitters within 70 miles of Palmarejo; 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 Palmarejo?

Point your antenna E, at about 80°. The main network towers for Palmarejo sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Palmarejo?

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 Palmarejo?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Palmarejo?

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 Palmarejo; signal estimates ignore terrain.