TV channels & antenna towers in Sabana Hoyos, Puerto Rico
Sabana Hoyos has 84 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox and Telemundo. About 37 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WIMN-CD, 2.0 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Sabana Hoyos
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo | 2.11 | 19 mi | 172° S | Strong | Ponce, PR |
| TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo | 2.12 | 31 mi | 231° SW | Good | Mayaguez, PR |
| FOXWSJP-LDFox | 30.2 | 38 mi | 257° WSW | Poor | Aguadilla, PR |
| NBCWKAQ-TVNBC | 2.3 | 43 mi | 121° ESE | Good | San Juan, PR |
Over-the-air TV in Sabana Hoyos
Sabana Hoyos, Puerto Rico has a population of about 1,820. 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, 37 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 14 transmitters are within 25 miles, 52 between 25 and 45 miles, and 18 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, 133 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Sabana Hoyos. 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 Sabana Hoyos
Point your antenna ESE, at about 121°. The main network towers for Sabana Hoyos 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 Sabana Hoyos, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Sabana Hoyos
The farthest main network tower for Sabana Hoyos is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 43 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
WIMN-CD is only 2.0 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 Sabana Hoyos
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIMN-CDClass A | 2.0 mi | 309° NW | Strong | Arecibo, PR |
| W02CT-DLow power | 8.4 mi | 279° W | Weak | Arecibo, PR |
| W28EQ-DTranslator | 13 mi | 215° SW | Weak | Utuado, PR |
| WCCV-TVFull power | 17 mi | 215° SW | Good | Arecibo, PR |
| WQHAFull power | 18 mi | 175° S | Fair | Aguada, PR |
| W04DV-DLow power | 18 mi | 175° S | Fair | Naranjito, PR |
| WSUR-DTFull power | 19 mi | 172° S | Fair | Ponce, PR |
| W28EH-DTranslator | 19 mi | 198° SSW | Weak | Adjuntas, PR |
| WUSP-LDLow power | 20 mi | 169° SSE | Fair | Ponce, PR |
| W08EH-DLow power | 20 mi | 169° SSE | Fair | Ponce, PR |
| W02CS-DLow power | 20 mi | 168° SSE | Fair | Ponce, PR |
| WWKQ-LDLow power | 21 mi | 279° W | Fair | Quebradillas, PR |
| WECNFull power | 25 mi | 113° ESE | Fair | Naranjito, PR |
| WVOZ-TVFull power | 26 mi | 200° SSW | Fair | Ponce, PR |
| WKPVFull power | 26 mi | 200° SSW | Fair | Ponce, PR |
| WQTOFull power | 26 mi | 200° SSW | Good | Ponce, PR |
| W35DS-DLow power | 26 mi | 200° SSW | Fair | Yauco, PR |
| WQQZ-CDClass A | 26 mi | 200° SSW | Fair | Ponce, PR |
| WELUFull power | 31 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Toa Baja, PR |
| WSJN-CDClass A | 31 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | San Juan, PR |
| W10DD-DLow power | 31 mi | 108° ESE | Weak | San Juan, PR |
| W16CW-DLow power | 31 mi | 183° S | Weak | Villalba, PR |
| WIPM-TVFull power | 31 mi | 231° SW | Good | Mayaguez, PR |
| WJWN-TVFull power | 31 mi | 231° SW | Good | San Sebastian, PR |
| WNTE-LDLow power | 31 mi | 231° SW | Weak | Mayaguez, PR |
How Sabana Hoyos compares with the rest of Puerto Rico
With 37 stations at fair strength or better, Sabana Hoyos ranks 161st of 219 places in Puerto Rico: fewer than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Barceloneta, 5.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Sabana Hoyos: 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 121° ESE, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 43 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 37 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 Sabana Hoyos, PR?
NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles ESE of Sabana Hoyos. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Sabana Hoyos, PR?
Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 38 miles WSW of Sabana Hoyos. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is Telemundo in Sabana Hoyos, PR?
Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles S of Sabana Hoyos. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sabana Hoyos?
84 transmitters within 70 miles of Sabana Hoyos; around 37 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 Sabana Hoyos?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 121°. The main network towers for Sabana Hoyos sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Sabana Hoyos?
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 Sabana Hoyos?
WIMN-CD is only 2.0 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 Sabana Hoyos?
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
- Barceloneta5.1 mi
- Estancias de Florida5.5 mi
- Florida6.0 mi
- Arecibo7.2 mi
- Manatí8.0 mi
- Utuado13 mi
- Hatillo14 mi
- Vega Baja15 mi
- Ceiba17 mi
- Vega Alta19 mi
- Lares20 mi
- Adjuntas20 mi
- San Antonio20 mi
- Corozal20 mi
- Quebradillas21 mi
- Dorado23 mi
- Campanilla25 mi
- Ingenio25 mi
- San Sebastián26 mi
- Candelaria Arenas26 mi
- Pájaros26 mi
- Candelaria27 mi
- Peñuelas27 mi
- Juana Díaz27 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 Sabana Hoyos; signal estimates ignore terrain.