TV channels & antenna towers in Piedra Gorda, Puerto Rico

Piedra Gorda has 73 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox and Telemundo. About 40 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWKQ-LD, 4.0 miles to the NW.

Open Piedra Gorda in the live finder

73TV transmitters within 70 miles

3networks over the air

4.0 mito the closest tower

1,927population

Network channels in Piedra Gorda

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo	2.12	21 mi	197° SSW	Good	Mayaguez, PR
FOXWSJP-LDFox	30.2	21 mi	247° WSW	Fair	Aguadilla, PR
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo	2.11	28 mi	132° SE	Good	Ponce, PR
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC	2.3	59 mi	112° ESE	Good	San Juan, PR

Over-the-air TV in Piedra Gorda

Piedra Gorda, Puerto Rico has a population of about 1,930. There are 73 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 25 full-power, 5 Class A, 41 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

30 of them are within 25 miles of Piedra Gorda, 15 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 28 are more than 45 miles 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 2.12 (WNJX-TV). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WCVI-TV in Christiansted, VI, 150 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Piedra Gorda. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 22 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 Piedra Gorda

Point your antenna ESE, at about 112°. The main network towers for Piedra Gorda 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 Piedra Gorda, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Piedra Gorda

The farthest main network tower for Piedra Gorda is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 59 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Piedra Gorda

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 69; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WWKQ-LDLow power	4.0 mi	321° NW	Good	Quebradillas, PR
W02CT-DLow power	9.8 mi	82° E	Weak	Arecibo, PR
W28EQ-DTranslator	15 mi	135° SE	Weak	Utuado, PR
WCCV-TVFull power	16 mi	149° SSE	Good	Arecibo, PR
WIMN-CDClass A	16 mi	86° E	Fair	Arecibo, PR
W10BG-DClass A	20 mi	248° WSW	Weak	Mayaguez, PR
WIRSFull power	20 mi	248° WSW	Fair	Yauco, PR
WVEOFull power	20 mi	248° WSW	Fair	Aguadilla, PR
W16DX-DLow power	20 mi	248° WSW	Fair	Aguada, PR
W27DZ-DLow power	20 mi	226° SW	Weak	Mayaguez, PR
WKHD-LDLow power	21 mi	198° SSW	Weak	Mayaguez, PR
WNTE-LDLow power	21 mi	198° SSW	Fair	Mayaguez, PR
W06DA-DLow power	21 mi	198° SSW	Fair	Aguada, PR
WIPM-TVFull power	21 mi	197° SSW	Good	Mayaguez, PR
WJWN-TVFull power	21 mi	197° SSW	Good	San Sebastian, PR
W22FA-DLow power	21 mi	198° SSW	Fair	Mayaguez, PR
W13DI-DLow power	21 mi	198° SSW	Weak	Yauco, Etc., PR
W18DQ-DLow power	21 mi	198° SSW	Fair	Isabela-Mayaguez, PR
W02CU-DLow power	21 mi	247° WSW	Fair	Mayaguez, PR
WOSTFull power	21 mi	199° SSW	Good	Mayaguez, PR
WOLE-DTFull power	21 mi	199° SSW	Good	Aguadilla, PR
W05CY-DLow power	21 mi	199° SSW	Fair	Mayaguez, PR
W08EJ-DLow power	21 mi	247° WSW	Fair	Anasco, PR
WTPM-LDLow power	21 mi	246° WSW	Fair	Mayaguez-Anasco, PR
WQSJ-CDClass A	21 mi	246° WSW	Fair	Quebradillas, PR

How Piedra Gorda compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Piedra Gorda ranks 128th of 219 places in Puerto Rico: fewer than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 21 miles away, against a state median of 15 miles.

42% of Puerto Rico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Arecibo, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Piedra Gorda: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 112° ESE, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 59 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 40 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 Piedra Gorda, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles ESE of Piedra Gorda. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Piedra Gorda, PR?

Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 21 miles WSW of Piedra Gorda. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Telemundo in Piedra Gorda, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.12 from WNJX-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles SSW of Piedra Gorda. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Piedra Gorda?

73 transmitters within 70 miles of Piedra Gorda; around 40 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Piedra Gorda?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 112°. The main network towers for Piedra Gorda sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Piedra Gorda?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Piedra Gorda?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Piedra Gorda?

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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