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TV channels & antenna towers in San José, Puerto Rico

San José has 84 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox and Telemundo. About 43 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WECN, 7.5 miles to the S.

Open San José in the live finder
84TV transmitters within 70 miles
3networks over the air
7.5 mito the closest tower
3,278population

Network channels in San José

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWKAQ-TVNBC2.3 24 mi146° SE StrongSan Juan, PR
TLMWTIN-TVTelemundo2.11 26 mi233° SW GoodPonce, PR
TLMWNJX-TVTelemundo2.12 51 mi250° WSW GoodMayaguez, PR
FOXWSJP-LDFox30.2 61 mi265° W PoorAguadilla, PR

Over-the-air TV in San José

San José is a town of about 3,280 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, 43 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 21 transmitters are within 25 miles, 39 between 25 and 45 miles, and 24 farther 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, 110 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of San José. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good 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 San José

Point your antenna SE, at about 146°. The main network towers for San José 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 José, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for San José

The farthest main network tower for San José is WKAQ-TV (NBC), 24 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near San José

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
WECNFull power7.5 mi 186° SGoodNaranjito, PR
WELUFull power9.4 mi 141° SEGoodToa Baja, PR
WSJN-CDClass A9.4 mi 141° SEGoodSan Juan, PR
W10DD-DLow power9.4 mi 141° SEFairSan Juan, PR
WLII-DTFull power12 mi 131° SEGoodCaguas, PR
WVTE-LDLow power13 mi 131° SEFairGuaynabo, PR
WWXY-LDLow power13 mi 131° SEFairSan Juan, PR
WDWLFull power13 mi 131° SEGoodBayamon, PR
WUJAFull power13 mi 131° SEGoodCaguas, PR
W20EJ-DLow power14 mi 129° SEFairSan Juan, PR
W29EE-DLow power14 mi 129° SEFairSan Lorenzo, PR
W17DL-DLow power14 mi 129° SEFairToa Baja, PR
W19EY-DLow power14 mi 129° SEFairToa Baja, PR
W31DV-DLow power14 mi 129° SEFairGuayama, PR
W32FB-DLow power16 mi 124° SEFairCeiba, PR
W33EL-DLow power18 mi 123° ESEFairCaguas, PR
W08EI-DLow power22 mi 112° ESEFairGuaynabo, PR
WAPA-TVFull power24 mi 146° SEStrongSan Juan, PR
W20DR-DLow power24 mi 146° SEFairHumacao, PR
WXWZ-LDLow power24 mi 146° SEFairGuayama, PR
WIMN-CDClass A25 mi 278° WFairArecibo, PR
W02CS-DLow power26 mi 229° SWWeakPonce, PR
WUSP-LDLow power26 mi 229° SWFairPonce, PR
W08EH-DLow power26 mi 229° SWWeakPonce, PR
WSUR-DTFull power26 mi 233° SWFairPonce, PR

How San José compares with the rest of Puerto Rico

With 43 stations at fair strength or better, San José ranks 59th of 219 places in Puerto Rico: more than the typical Puerto Rico town (41). Its nearest major network tower is 24 miles away, against a state median of 15 miles.

30% of Puerto Rico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Levittown, 6.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in San José: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 146° SE, the direction of WKAQ-TV (NBC), 24 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 43 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 José, PR?

NBC is on channel 2.3 from WKAQ-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles SE of San José. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in San José, PR?

Fox is on channel 30.2 from WSJP-LD, broadcasting from 61 miles W of San José. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Telemundo in San José, PR?

Telemundo is on channel 2.11 from WTIN-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SW of San José. Estimated signal: good.

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

84 transmitters within 70 miles of San José; around 43 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 José?

Point your antenna SE, at about 146°. The main network towers for San José sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in San José?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in San José?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

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

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 San José; signal estimates ignore terrain.