KGMD-TV
Full power TV station · Hilo, Hawaii
KGMD-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Hilo, Hawaii. Its signal is estimated to reach about 13 cities and towns within 19 miles.
About KGMD-TV
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 2 kW effective radiated power, KGMD-TV runs more power than 1% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 31 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 0% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 22 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 19 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 13 cities and towns in our guide with about 80,700 residents, as far as Hilo, HI (3.0 miles).
KGMD-TV shares its transmitter site with KHAW-TV (CW), KWHD and KHVO (ABC). 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 | Hilo, HI |
| Tower location | 19.71361, -155.13417 |
| Effective radiated power | 2 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 36914 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KGMD-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo, HI | 3.0 mi | 248° WSW | Good |
| Wainaku, HI | 3.3 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Pāpa‘ikou, HI | 5.7 mi | 208° SSW | Fair |
| Pepeekeo, HI | 8.5 mi | 192° SSW | Fair |
| Kea‘au, HI | 8.9 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Kurtistown, HI | 9.1 mi | 327° NNW | Fair |
| Mountain View, HI | 11 mi | 351° N | Fair |
| Orchidlands Estates, HI | 13 mi | 324° NW | Fair |
| Hawaiian Acres, HI | 13 mi | 336° NNW | Fair |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI | 13 mi | 308° NW | Fair |
| Fern Acres, HI | 14 mi | 346° NNW | Fair |
| Ainaloa, HI | 16 mi | 325° NW | Fair |
| Hawaiian Beaches, HI | 18 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KGMD-TV transmitter tower?
KGMD-TV broadcasts from a tower at 19.7136, -155.1342, near Hilo, HI. It is licensed to Hilo, Hawaii.
How far does KGMD-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 19 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 28 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KGMD-TV with an antenna?
About 80,700 people live in the 13 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KGMD-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KGMD-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.