TV channels & antenna towers in Pastos, Puerto Rico

Pastos has 84 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox and Telemundo. About 48 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W30ED-D, 11 miles to the ESE.

Open Pastos in the live finder

84TV transmitters within 70 miles

3networks over the air

11 mito the closest tower

1,528population

Network channels in Pastos

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC	2.3	14 mi	91° E	Strong	San Juan, PR
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo	2.11	21 mi	279° W	Strong	Ponce, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo	2.12	48 mi	273° W	Good	Mayaguez, PR
FOXWSJP-LDFox	30.2	62 mi	283° WNW	Poor	Aguadilla, PR

Over-the-air TV in Pastos

Pastos, Puerto Rico has a population of about 1,530. 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, 48 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 31 transmitters are within 25 miles, 28 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, 104 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Pastos. 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 Pastos

Point your antenna E, at about 91°. The main network towers for Pastos 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 Pastos 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 Pastos, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pastos

The farthest main network tower for Pastos is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 14 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.

WAPA-TV is only 14 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 Pastos

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.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W30ED-DLow power	11 mi	123° ESE	Good	Guayama, PR
W17EA-DLow power	11 mi	123° ESE	Fair	Arroyo, PR
WECNFull power	12 mi	357° N	Good	Naranjito, PR
W20DS-DLow power	13 mi	131° SE	Fair	Caguas, PR
WELUFull power	13 mi	27° NNE	Fair	Toa Baja, PR
WSJN-CDClass A	13 mi	27° NNE	Fair	San Juan, PR
W10DD-DLow power	13 mi	27° NNE	Fair	San Juan, PR
WAPA-TVFull power	14 mi	91° E	Strong	San Juan, PR
WXWZ-LDLow power	14 mi	92° E	Fair	Guayama, PR
W20DR-DLow power	14 mi	92° E	Fair	Humacao, PR
WLII-DTFull power	15 mi	41° NE	Good	Caguas, PR
WVTE-LDLow power	15 mi	41° NE	Fair	Guaynabo, PR
WWXY-LDLow power	15 mi	42° NE	Fair	San Juan, PR
WDWLFull power	15 mi	42° NE	Good	Bayamon, PR
WUJAFull power	15 mi	42° NE	Good	Caguas, PR
W20EJ-DLow power	15 mi	45° NE	Fair	San Juan, PR
W29EE-DLow power	15 mi	45° NE	Fair	San Lorenzo, PR
W17DL-DLow power	15 mi	45° NE	Fair	Toa Baja, PR
W19EY-DLow power	15 mi	45° NE	Fair	Toa Baja, PR
W31DV-DLow power	15 mi	48° NE	Fair	Guayama, PR
W32FB-DLow power	17 mi	52° NE	Fair	Ceiba, PR
W33EL-DLow power	18 mi	58° ENE	Fair	Caguas, PR
W02CS-DLow power	19 mi	277° W	Fair	Ponce, PR
WUSP-LDLow power	20 mi	277° W	Fair	Ponce, PR
W08EH-DLow power	20 mi	277° W	Fair	Ponce, PR

How Pastos compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 48 stations at fair strength or better, Pastos ranks 6th of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Pastos: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 91° E, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 14 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 48 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is NBC in Pastos, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles E of Pastos. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Pastos, PR?

Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 62 miles WNW of Pastos. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Telemundo in Pastos, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles W of Pastos. Estimated signal: strong.

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

84 transmitters within 70 miles of Pastos; around 48 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 Pastos?

Point your antenna E, at about 91°. The main network towers for Pastos sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Pastos?

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 Pastos?

WAPA-TV is only 14 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 Pastos?

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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