TV channels & antenna towers in Potala Pastillo, Puerto Rico

Potala Pastillo has 84 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox and Telemundo. About 41 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W05DB-D, 7.7 miles to the W.

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Network channels in Potala Pastillo

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 13 mi337° NNW StrongPonce, PR
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 30 mi74° ENE GoodSan Juan, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo2.12 34 mi289° WNW GoodMayaguez, PR
FOXWSJP-LDFox30.2 50 mi296° WNW PoorAguadilla, PR

Over-the-air TV in Potala Pastillo

Potala Pastillo is a town of about 3,820 people in Puerto Rico. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 84 licensed TV transmitters: 28 full-power, 5 Class A, 48 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 41 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

18 of them are within 25 miles of Potala Pastillo, 39 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 27 are more than 45 miles out.

The strongest network signals here 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, 118 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Potala Pastillo. 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 Potala Pastillo

Point your antenna ENE, at about 74°. The main network towers for Potala Pastillo 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 Potala Pastillo, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Potala Pastillo

The farthest main network tower for Potala Pastillo is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 30 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WTIN-TV is only 13 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 Potala Pastillo

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
W05DB-DLow power7.7 mi 264° WWeakPonce, PR
W16CW-DLow power9.2 mi 266° WFairVillalba, PR
W02CS-DLow power12 mi 341° NNWFairPonce, PR
WUSP-LDLow power12 mi 341° NNWGoodPonce, PR
W08EH-DLow power12 mi 341° NNWFairPonce, PR
WSUR-DTFull power13 mi 337° NNWGoodPonce, PR
W04DV-DLow power14 mi 333° NNWFairNaranjito, PR
WQHAFull power14 mi 333° NNWGoodAguada, PR
WVOZ-TVFull power18 mi 290° WNWFairPonce, PR
WKPVFull power18 mi 290° WNWFairPonce, PR
WQTOFull power18 mi 290° WNWStrongPonce, PR
W35DS-DLow power18 mi 290° WNWFairYauco, PR
WQQZ-CDClass A18 mi 290° WNWFairPonce, PR
W28EH-DTranslator18 mi 312° NWWeakAdjuntas, PR
WCCV-TVFull power24 mi 314° NWGoodArecibo, PR
W30ED-DLow power25 mi 84° EFairGuayama, PR
W17EA-DLow power25 mi 84° EWeakArroyo, PR
W28EQ-DTranslator25 mi 323° NWWeakUtuado, PR
WECNFull power26 mi 36° NEFairNaranjito, PR
W20DS-DLow power26 mi 90° EFairCaguas, PR
WELUFull power30 mi 46° NEFairToa Baja, PR
WSJN-CDClass A30 mi 46° NEFairSan Juan, PR
W10DD-DLow power30 mi 46° NEWeakSan Juan, PR
WAPA-TVFull power30 mi 74° ENEGoodSan Juan, PR
WXWZ-LDLow power30 mi 74° ENEFairGuayama, PR

How Potala Pastillo compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 41 stations at fair strength or better, Potala Pastillo ranks 110th of 219 places in Puerto Rico: the same as the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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, 8.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Potala Pastillo: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 74° ENE, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 30 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 41 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 Potala Pastillo, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Potala Pastillo. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Potala Pastillo, PR?

Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 50 miles WNW of Potala Pastillo. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Telemundo in Potala Pastillo, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles NNW of Potala Pastillo. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Potala Pastillo?

84 transmitters within 70 miles of Potala Pastillo; around 41 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 Potala Pastillo?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 74°. The main network towers for Potala Pastillo sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Potala Pastillo?

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 Potala Pastillo?

WTIN-TV is only 13 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 Potala Pastillo?

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 Potala Pastillo; signal estimates ignore terrain.