TV channels & antenna towers in Río Cañas Abajo, Puerto Rico

Río Cañas Abajo 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 W02CS-D, 9.7 miles to the NW.

84TV transmitters within 70 miles
3networks over the air
9.7 mito the closest tower
1,185population

Network channels in Río Cañas Abajo

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 11 mi321° NW StrongPonce, PR
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 28 mi79° E GoodSan Juan, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo2.12 35 mi283° WNW GoodMayaguez, PR
FOXWSJP-LDFox30.2 51 mi292° WNW PoorAguadilla, PR

Over-the-air TV in Río Cañas Abajo

With roughly 1,190 residents, Río Cañas Abajo is a small community in Puerto Rico. 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 17 at good or strong strength.

21 of them are within 25 miles of Río Cañas Abajo, 41 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 22 are more than 45 miles 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, 116 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Río Cañas Abajo. 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 Río Cañas Abajo

Point your antenna E, at about 79°. The main network towers for Río Cañas Abajo 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 Río Cañas Abajo, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Río Cañas Abajo

The farthest main network tower for Río Cañas Abajo is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 28 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 11 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 Río Cañas Abajo

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
W02CS-DLow power9.7 mi 324° NWFairPonce, PR
WUSP-LDLow power9.7 mi 324° NWGoodPonce, PR
W08EH-DLow power9.7 mi 324° NWFairPonce, PR
W05DB-DLow power10 mi 247° WSWWeakPonce, PR
WSUR-DTFull power11 mi 321° NWGoodPonce, PR
W16CW-DLow power12 mi 251° WSWFairVillalba, PR
W04DV-DLow power12 mi 319° NWFairNaranjito, PR
WQHAFull power12 mi 319° NWGoodAguada, PR
W28EH-DTranslator18 mi 300° WNWWeakAdjuntas, PR
WVOZ-TVFull power19 mi 279° WFairPonce, PR
WKPVFull power19 mi 279° WFairPonce, PR
WQTOFull power19 mi 279° WStrongPonce, PR
W35DS-DLow power19 mi 279° WFairYauco, PR
WQQZ-CDClass A19 mi 278° WFairPonce, PR
WECNFull power22 mi 37° NEGoodNaranjito, PR
W30ED-DLow power23 mi 91° EFairGuayama, PR
W17EA-DLow power23 mi 91° EWeakArroyo, PR
WCCV-TVFull power23 mi 305° NWGoodArecibo, PR
W28EQ-DTranslator24 mi 315° NWWeakUtuado, PR
W20DS-DLow power24 mi 98° EFairCaguas, PR
WELUFull power26 mi 48° NEFairToa Baja, PR
WSJN-CDClass A26 mi 48° NEFairSan Juan, PR
W10DD-DLow power26 mi 48° NEWeakSan Juan, PR
WAPA-TVFull power28 mi 79° EGoodSan Juan, PR
WXWZ-LDLow power28 mi 80° EFairGuayama, PR

How Río Cañas Abajo compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 44 stations at fair strength or better, Río Cañas Abajo ranks 39th of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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, 10 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Río Cañas Abajo: 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 79° E, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 28 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 Río Cañas Abajo, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles E of Río Cañas Abajo. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Río Cañas Abajo, PR?

Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 51 miles WNW of Río Cañas Abajo. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Telemundo in Río Cañas Abajo, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NW of Río Cañas Abajo. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Río Cañas Abajo?

84 transmitters within 70 miles of Río Cañas Abajo; around 44 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 Río Cañas Abajo?

Point your antenna E, at about 79°. The main network towers for Río Cañas Abajo sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Río Cañas Abajo?

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 Río Cañas Abajo?

WTIN-TV is only 11 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 Río Cañas Abajo?

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 Río Cañas Abajo; signal estimates ignore terrain.