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TV channels & antenna towers in San Antonio, Puerto Rico

San Antonio has 68 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox and Telemundo. About 35 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWKQ-LD, 2.5 miles to the NE.

Open San Antonio in the live finder
68TV transmitters within 70 miles
3networks over the air
2.5 mito the closest tower
1,203population

Network channels in San Antonio

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWSJP-LDFox30.2 18 mi238° WSW FairAguadilla, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo2.12 21 mi186° S GoodMayaguez, PR
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 31 mi129° SE GoodPonce, PR
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 63 mi112° ESE GoodSan Juan, PR

Over-the-air TV in San Antonio

San Antonio, Puerto Rico has a population of about 1,200. There are 68 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 21 full-power, 5 Class A, 40 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 35 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 29 transmitters are within 25 miles, 15 between 25 and 45 miles, and 24 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 2.12 (WNJX-TV). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WCVI-TV in Christiansted, VI, 154 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of San Antonio. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 18 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 San Antonio

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for San Antonio

The farthest main network tower for San Antonio is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 63 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 San Antonio

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 64; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WWKQ-LDLow power2.5 mi 39° NEGoodQuebradillas, PR
W02CT-DLow power14 mi 89° EWeakArecibo, PR
W10BG-DClass A17 mi 239° WSWWeakMayaguez, PR
WIRSFull power17 mi 239° WSWGoodYauco, PR
WVEOFull power17 mi 239° WSWGoodAguadilla, PR
W16DX-DLow power17 mi 238° WSWFairAguada, PR
W02CU-DLow power18 mi 238° WSWFairMayaguez, PR
W08EJ-DLow power18 mi 238° WSWFairAnasco, PR
WTPM-LDLow power18 mi 238° WSWFairMayaguez-Anasco, PR
WQSJ-CDClass A18 mi 238° WSWFairQuebradillas, PR
W34FK-DLow power18 mi 238° WSWFairAnasco, PR
W21CX-DLow power19 mi 239° WSWWeakMayaguez, PR
W27DZ-DLow power19 mi 214° SWWeakMayaguez, PR
W28EQ-DTranslator19 mi 129° SEWeakUtuado, PR
WCCV-TVFull power20 mi 140° SEGoodArecibo, PR
WIMN-CDClass A20 mi 90° EFairArecibo, PR
WKHD-LDLow power21 mi 187° SWeakMayaguez, PR
WOSTFull power21 mi 187° SGoodMayaguez, PR
WOLE-DTFull power21 mi 187° SGoodAguadilla, PR
W05CY-DLow power21 mi 187° SFairMayaguez, PR
WNTE-LDLow power21 mi 186° SFairMayaguez, PR
W06DA-DLow power21 mi 186° SFairAguada, PR
WIPM-TVFull power21 mi 186° SGoodMayaguez, PR
WJWN-TVFull power21 mi 186° SGoodSan Sebastian, PR
W22FA-DLow power21 mi 186° SFairMayaguez, PR

How San Antonio compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 35 stations at fair strength or better, San Antonio ranks 173rd of 219 places in Puerto Rico: fewer than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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, 15 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in San Antonio: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 112° ESE, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 63 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 35 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 San Antonio, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles ESE of San Antonio. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in San Antonio, PR?

Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 18 miles WSW of San Antonio. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Telemundo in San Antonio, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.12 from WNJX-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles S of San Antonio. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in San Antonio?

68 transmitters within 70 miles of San Antonio; around 35 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 San Antonio?

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

What kind of antenna do I need in San Antonio?

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 San Antonio?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in San Antonio?

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

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 San Antonio; signal estimates ignore terrain.