KGMV
Full power TV station · Wailuku, Hawaii
KGMV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Wailuku, Hawaii. Its signal is estimated to reach about 31 cities and towns within 80 miles.
About KGMV
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 77 kW effective radiated power, KGMV runs more power than 34% 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 755 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 93% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 78 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 80 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 31 cities and towns in our guide with about 204,000 residents, as far as Kahului, HI (18 miles).
KGMV shares its transmitter site with KAII-TV (CW), KMEB, KOGG (NBC) and KMAU (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 | Wailuku, HI |
| Tower location | 20.65708, -156.35994 |
| Effective radiated power | 77 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 755 m (2,477 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 36920 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KGMV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kēōkea, HI | 3.5 mi | 186° S | Strong |
| Wailea, HI | 5.8 mi | 113° ESE | Strong |
| Kīhei, HI | 9.3 mi | 143° SE | Good |
| Kula, HI | 9.5 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Pukalani, HI | 12 mi | 187° S | Good |
| Makawao, HI | 14 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Waikapū, HI | 17 mi | 146° SE | Good |
| Paia, HI | 17 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Kahului, HI | 18 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Haiku-Pauwela, HI | 19 mi | 191° S | Good |
| Wailuku, HI | 19 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| Wailua, HI | 20 mi | 228° SW | Good |
| Waihee-Waiehu, HI | 21 mi | 154° SSE | Good |
| Hana, HI | 25 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Lahaina, HI | 25 mi | 126° SE | Good |
| Kaanapali Landing, HI | 28 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Kā‘anapali, HI | 29 mi | 131° SE | Good |
| Napili-Honokowai, HI | 30 mi | 137° SE | Fair |
| Lanai City, HI | 38 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Waialua, HI | 40 mi | 140° SE | Fair |
| Hāwī, HI | 45 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Kapaau, HI | 46 mi | 309° NW | Fair |
| Kaunakakai, HI | 53 mi | 125° SE | Fair |
| Kualapu‘u, HI | 56 mi | 128° SE | Fair |
| Waikoloa, HI | 62 mi | 323° NW | Fair |
| Waimea, HI | 62 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Kalaoa, HI | 69 mi | 339° NNW | Fair |
| Honoka‘a, HI | 70 mi | 305° NW | Fair |
| Kailua-Kona, HI | 74 mi | 342° NNW | Fair |
| Hōlualoa, HI | 76 mi | 340° NNW | Fair |
| Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI | 79 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KGMV transmitter tower?
KGMV broadcasts from a tower at 20.6571, -156.3599, near Kēōkea, HI. It is licensed to Wailuku, Hawaii.
How far does KGMV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 80 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 89 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KGMV with an antenna?
About 204,000 people live in the 31 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KGMV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KGMV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.