TV channels & antenna towers in Parcelas Nuevas, Puerto Rico

Parcelas Nuevas 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 WAPA-TV, 8.1 miles to the ESE.

84TV transmitters within 70 miles
3networks over the air
8.1 mito the closest tower
1,628population

Network channels in Parcelas Nuevas

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 8.1 mi103° ESE StrongSan Juan, PR
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 27 mi274° W GoodPonce, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo2.12 53 mi271° W GoodMayaguez, PR
FOXWSJP-LDFox30.2 67 mi280° W PoorAguadilla, PR

Over-the-air TV in Parcelas Nuevas

Parcelas Nuevas, Puerto Rico has a population of about 1,630. 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 22 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 29 transmitters are within 25 miles, 30 between 25 and 45 miles, and 25 farther 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, 99 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Parcelas Nuevas. 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 Parcelas Nuevas

Point your antenna ESE, at about 103°. The main network towers for Parcelas Nuevas 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 Parcelas Nuevas 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 Parcelas Nuevas, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Parcelas Nuevas

The farthest main network tower for Parcelas Nuevas is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 8.1 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.

WAPA-TV is only 8.1 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 Parcelas Nuevas

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
WAPA-TVFull power8.1 mi 103° ESEStrongSan Juan, PR
WXWZ-LDLow power8.2 mi 104° ESEGoodGuayama, PR
W20DR-DLow power8.2 mi 104° ESEGoodHumacao, PR
W30ED-DLow power8.3 mi 155° SSEGoodGuayama, PR
W17EA-DLow power8.3 mi 155° SSEFairArroyo, PR
W31DV-DLow power10 mi 34° NNEGoodGuayama, PR
WWXY-LDLow power10 mi 24° NNEFairSan Juan, PR
WDWLFull power10 mi 24° NNEGoodBayamon, PR
WUJAFull power10 mi 24° NNEGoodCaguas, PR
WVTE-LDLow power10 mi 23° NNEFairGuaynabo, PR
WLII-DTFull power10 mi 22° NNEStrongCaguas, PR
WELUFull power10 mi 2° NFairToa Baja, PR
WSJN-CDClass A10 mi 2° NFairSan Juan, PR
W10DD-DLow power10 mi 2° NFairSan Juan, PR
W20EJ-DLow power11 mi 29° NNEGoodSan Juan, PR
W29EE-DLow power11 mi 29° NNEGoodSan Lorenzo, PR
W17DL-DLow power11 mi 30° NNEFairToa Baja, PR
W19EY-DLow power11 mi 30° NNEFairToa Baja, PR
W20DS-DLow power11 mi 157° SSEFairCaguas, PR
W32FB-DLow power12 mi 41° NEFairCeiba, PR
WECNFull power12 mi 329° NNWGoodNaranjito, PR
W33EL-DLow power13 mi 51° NEGoodCaguas, PR
W08EI-DLow power18 mi 57° ENEFairGuaynabo, PR
WTCVFull power23 mi 66° ENEStrongSan Juan, PR
WJPXFull power23 mi 66° ENEStrongSan Juan, PR

How Parcelas Nuevas compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 44 stations at fair strength or better, Parcelas Nuevas ranks 39th of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 8.1 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 Caguas, 10 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Parcelas Nuevas: 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 103° ESE, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 8.1 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 Parcelas Nuevas, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 8.1 miles ESE of Parcelas Nuevas. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Parcelas Nuevas, PR?

Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 67 miles W of Parcelas Nuevas. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Telemundo in Parcelas Nuevas, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles W of Parcelas Nuevas. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Parcelas Nuevas?

84 transmitters within 70 miles of Parcelas Nuevas; 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 Parcelas Nuevas?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 103°. The main network towers for Parcelas Nuevas sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Parcelas Nuevas?

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 Parcelas Nuevas?

WAPA-TV is only 8.1 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 Parcelas Nuevas?

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 Parcelas Nuevas; signal estimates ignore terrain.