TV channels & antenna towers in San Isidro, Puerto Rico
San Isidro has 66 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox, ION and Telemundo. About 42 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVDO-LD, 8.2 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in San Isidro
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWKAQ-TVNBC | 2.3 | 22 mi | 210° SSW | Strong | San Juan, PR |
| TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo | 2.11 | 48 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Ponce, PR |
| FOXWVXFFox | 17.2 | 62 mi | 92° E | Weak | Charlotte Amalie, VI |
| NBCWVGN-LDNBC | 19 | 62 mi | 92° E | Poor | Charlotte Amalie, VI |
| IONWFIG-LDION | 8 | 64 mi | 94° E | Poor | Charlotte Amalie, VI |
Over-the-air TV in San Isidro
San Isidro is a town of about 8,070 people in Puerto Rico. There are 66 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 24 full-power, 3 Class A, 35 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 42 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
36 of them are within 25 miles of San Isidro, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 26 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Charlotte Amalie, VI, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Charlotte Amalie's stations.
The best-placed network stations are NBC on channel 2.3 (WKAQ-TV), Fox on channel 17.2 (WVXF), ION on channel 8 (WFIG-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, 88 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of San Isidro. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 21 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 Isidro
The main network towers around San Isidro are in different directions: NBC 210° SSW (22 mi) and Fox 92° E (62 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from San Isidro, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for San Isidro
The farthest main network tower for San Isidro is WVXF (Fox), 62 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WTCV is only 8.2 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 San Isidro
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 61; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVDO-LDLow power | 8.2 mi | 165° SSE | Fair | Carolina, PR |
| WTCVFull power | 8.2 mi | 165° SSE | Strong | San Juan, PR |
| WJPXFull power | 8.2 mi | 165° SSE | Strong | San Juan, PR |
| WIDPFull power | 8.3 mi | 165° SSE | Good | Guayama, PR |
| WVSNFull power | 8.3 mi | 165° SSE | Good | Humacao, PR |
| WMTJFull power | 8.3 mi | 134° SE | Strong | Fajardo, PR |
| WRUAFull power | 8.3 mi | 134° SE | Good | Fajardo, PR |
| WVQS-LDLow power | 8.3 mi | 134° SE | Fair | Isabel Segunda, PR |
| WORO-DTFull power | 8.3 mi | 134° SE | Good | Fajardo, PR |
| W08EI-DLow power | 8.7 mi | 206° SSW | Fair | Guaynabo, PR |
| W33EL-DLow power | 13 mi | 224° SW | Fair | Caguas, PR |
| W09AT-DTranslator | 14 mi | 108° ESE | Weak | Fajardo, PR |
| W20DQ-DLow power | 14 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Luquillo, PR |
| W32FB-DLow power | 14 mi | 233° SW | Fair | Ceiba, PR |
| W31DV-DLow power | 16 mi | 236° SW | Fair | Guayama, PR |
| W17DL-DLow power | 16 mi | 239° WSW | Fair | Toa Baja, PR |
| W19EY-DLow power | 16 mi | 239° WSW | Fair | Toa Baja, PR |
| W20EJ-DLow power | 16 mi | 239° WSW | Fair | San Juan, PR |
| W29EE-DLow power | 16 mi | 239° WSW | Fair | San Lorenzo, PR |
| W05DA-DLow power | 16 mi | 119° ESE | Weak | Fajardo, PR |
| W33ED-DLow power | 16 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | Vieques, PR |
| W19EP-DLow power | 16 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | Culebra, PR |
| W18DZ-DLow power | 16 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | Ceiba, PR |
| WSJU-LDLow power | 16 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | Ceiba, PR |
| WDWLFull power | 17 mi | 242° WSW | Good | Bayamon, PR |
How San Isidro compares with the rest of Puerto Rico
With 42 stations at fair strength or better, San Isidro ranks 83rd of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 22 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 Carolina, 4.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in San Isidro: 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 92° E, the direction of WVXF (Fox), 62 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 42 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 San Isidro, PR?
NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles SSW of San Isidro. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in San Isidro, PR?
Fox is on channel 17.2 from WVXF, broadcasting from 62 miles E of San Isidro. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is Telemundo in San Isidro, PR?
Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles WSW of San Isidro. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in San Isidro?
66 transmitters within 70 miles of San Isidro; around 42 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 Isidro?
The main network towers around San Isidro are in different directions: NBC 210° SSW (22 mi) and Fox 92° E (62 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in San Isidro?
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. The towers are spread over about 117° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in San Isidro?
WTCV is only 8.2 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 San Isidro?
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
- Canovanas1.5 mi
- Santa Barbara2.2 mi
- Río Grande3.6 mi
- Carolina4.8 mi
- Trujillo Alto8.4 mi
- Gurabo11 mi
- Luquillo11 mi
- Juncos12 mi
- Las Piedras15 mi
- San Lorenzo15 mi
- Guaynabo15 mi
- Caguas15 mi
- San Juan15 mi
- Cataño16 mi
- Fajardo16 mi
- Humacao17 mi
- Bayamón18 mi
- Ceiba18 mi
- Punta Santiago18 mi
- Sabana Seca20 mi
- Levittown20 mi
- Candelaria21 mi
- Pájaros22 mi
- Candelaria Arenas22 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 San Isidro; signal estimates ignore terrain.