KALO
Full power TV station · Honolulu, Hawaii
KALO is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Honolulu, Hawaii. Its signal is estimated to reach about 52 cities and towns within 78 miles.
About KALO
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 103 kW effective radiated power, KALO runs more power than 39% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 688 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 92% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 75 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 78 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 52 cities and towns in our guide with about 974,000 residents, as far as East Honolulu, HI (26 miles).
KALO shares its transmitter site with KHET, KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC), KHII-TV and KIKU. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Honolulu, HI |
| Tower location | 21.40300, -158.09783 |
| Effective radiated power | 103 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 688 m (2,256 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 51241 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KALO
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makakilo, HI | 3.6 mi | 348° NNW | Strong |
| Nānākuli, HI | 3.7 mi | 80° E | Strong |
| Makakilo City, HI | 3.9 mi | 349° NNW | Strong |
| Village Park, HI | 4.4 mi | 275° W | Strong |
| Royal Kunia, HI | 4.6 mi | 278° W | Strong |
| Mā‘ili, HI | 5.1 mi | 100° E | Strong |
| Kapolei, HI | 5.3 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| ‘Ewa Villages, HI | 5.7 mi | 319° NW | Strong |
| Waipahu, HI | 5.8 mi | 281° W | Strong |
| Waianae, HI | 6.1 mi | 113° ESE | Strong |
| ‘Ewa Gentry, HI | 6.1 mi | 315° NW | Strong |
| Mililani Town, HI | 6.3 mi | 238° WSW | Strong |
| Waipio, HI | 6.4 mi | 261° W | Strong |
| Waipi‘o Acres, HI | 6.9 mi | 232° SW | Strong |
| Schofield Barracks, HI | 6.9 mi | 198° SSW | Strong |
| Ocean Pointe, HI | 7.5 mi | 328° NNW | Strong |
| Pearl City, HI | 7.9 mi | 273° W | Strong |
| Wahiawā, HI | 8.3 mi | 214° SW | Strong |
| ‘Ewa Beach, HI | 8.4 mi | 316° NW | Strong |
| Mākaha, HI | 8.5 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Whitmore Village, HI | 9.0 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Hickam Field, HI | 9.9 mi | 296° WNW | Good |
| Waimalu, HI | 9.9 mi | 269° W | Good |
| ‘Aiea, HI | 11 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Hālawa, HI | 11 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Hālawa Heights, HI | 12 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Hale‘iwa, HI | 13 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Kahalu‘u, HI | 17 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Honolulu, HI | 17 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| ‘Āhuimanu, HI | 17 mi | 260° W | Good |
| Pupukea, HI | 18 mi | 188° S | Good |
| He‘eia, HI | 18 mi | 264° W | Good |
| Hau‘ula, HI | 19 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Kaneohe, HI | 19 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Lā‘ie, HI | 20 mi | 214° SW | Good |
| Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH, HI | 23 mi | 263° W | Good |
| Kailua, HI | 23 mi | 270° W | Good |
| Waimanalo, HI | 24 mi | 279° W | Good |
| East Honolulu, HI | 26 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Waimānalo Beach, HI | 26 mi | 281° W | Good |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KALO transmitter tower?
KALO broadcasts from a tower at 21.4030, -158.0978, near Makakilo, HI. It is licensed to Honolulu, Hawaii.
How far does KALO broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 78 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 87 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KALO with an antenna?
About 974,000 people live in the 52 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KALO?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KALO tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.