TV channels & antenna towers in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico
Peñuelas has 77 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox and Telemundo. About 42 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVOZ-TV, 2.3 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Peñuelas
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo | 2.11 | 12 mi | 51° NE | Strong | Ponce, PR |
| TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo | 2.12 | 18 mi | 290° WNW | Good | Mayaguez, PR |
| FOXWSJP-LDFox | 30.2 | 35 mi | 300° WNW | Weak | Aguadilla, PR |
| NBCWKAQ-TVNBC | 2.3 | 44 mi | 85° E | Good | San Juan, PR |
Over-the-air TV in Peñuelas
With roughly 6,850 residents, Peñuelas is a town in Puerto Rico. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 77 licensed TV transmitters: 28 full-power, 5 Class A, 42 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 42 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 29 transmitters are within 25 miles, 36 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 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, 133 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Peñuelas. 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 Peñuelas
Point your antenna E, at about 85°. The main network towers for Peñuelas 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 Peñuelas, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Peñuelas
The farthest main network tower for Peñuelas is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 44 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WVOZ-TV is only 2.3 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 Peñuelas
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 73; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVOZ-TVFull power | 2.3 mi | 313° NW | Strong | Ponce, PR |
| WKPVFull power | 2.3 mi | 313° NW | Strong | Ponce, PR |
| WQTOFull power | 2.3 mi | 310° NW | Strong | Ponce, PR |
| W35DS-DLow power | 2.3 mi | 310° NW | Strong | Yauco, PR |
| WQQZ-CDClass A | 2.4 mi | 308° NW | Strong | Ponce, PR |
| W16CW-DLow power | 7.6 mi | 132° SE | Fair | Villalba, PR |
| W28EH-DTranslator | 7.9 mi | 9° N | Weak | Adjuntas, PR |
| W05DB-DLow power | 8.9 mi | 127° SE | Weak | Ponce, PR |
| WQHAFull power | 12 mi | 47° NE | Good | Aguada, PR |
| W04DV-DLow power | 12 mi | 47° NE | Fair | Naranjito, PR |
| WSUR-DTFull power | 12 mi | 51° NE | Good | Ponce, PR |
| WCCV-TVFull power | 12 mi | 349° NNW | Good | Arecibo, PR |
| WUSP-LDLow power | 13 mi | 59° ENE | Fair | Ponce, PR |
| W08EH-DLow power | 13 mi | 59° ENE | Fair | Ponce, PR |
| W02CS-DLow power | 13 mi | 59° ENE | Fair | Ponce, PR |
| W28EQ-DTranslator | 16 mi | 359° N | Weak | Utuado, PR |
| WIPM-TVFull power | 18 mi | 290° WNW | Strong | Mayaguez, PR |
| WJWN-TVFull power | 18 mi | 290° WNW | Strong | San Sebastian, PR |
| WNTE-LDLow power | 18 mi | 290° WNW | Fair | Mayaguez, PR |
| W06DA-DLow power | 18 mi | 290° WNW | Fair | Aguada, PR |
| W22FA-DLow power | 18 mi | 290° WNW | Fair | Mayaguez, PR |
| W13DI-DLow power | 18 mi | 290° WNW | Weak | Yauco, Etc., PR |
| W18DQ-DLow power | 18 mi | 290° WNW | Fair | Isabela-Mayaguez, PR |
| WKHD-LDLow power | 19 mi | 290° WNW | Weak | Mayaguez, PR |
| WOSTFull power | 19 mi | 290° WNW | Good | Mayaguez, PR |
How Peñuelas compares with the rest of Puerto Rico
With 42 stations at fair strength or better, Peñuelas ranks 83rd of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 12 miles away, against a state median of 15 miles.
28% of Puerto Rico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Ponce, 7.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Peñuelas: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 85° E, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 44 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 42 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 Peñuelas, PR?
NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles E of Peñuelas. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Peñuelas, PR?
Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 35 miles WNW of Peñuelas. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is Telemundo in Peñuelas, PR?
Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Peñuelas. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Peñuelas?
77 transmitters within 70 miles of Peñuelas; around 42 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Peñuelas?
Point your antenna E, at about 85°. The main network towers for Peñuelas sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Peñuelas?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Peñuelas?
WVOZ-TV is only 2.3 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 Peñuelas?
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.
TV channels in nearby Puerto Rico cities
- Guayanilla5.3 mi
- Ponce7.2 mi
- Adjuntas7.4 mi
- Yauco8.6 mi
- Guánica14 mi
- Juana Díaz14 mi
- Utuado15 mi
- Sabana Grande16 mi
- Lares19 mi
- San Germán21 mi
- Santa Isabel22 mi
- Lajas22 mi
- Florida24 mi
- Estancias de Florida24 mi
- Coamo24 mi
- San Sebastián26 mi
- Hormigueros27 mi
- Cabo Rojo28 mi
- Salinas28 mi
- Arecibo29 mi
- Mayagüez29 mi
- Manatí30 mi
- Barceloneta30 mi
- Aibonito30 mi
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 Peñuelas; signal estimates ignore terrain.