KHBC-TV
Full power TV station · Hilo, Hawaii
KHBC-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Hilo, Hawaii. Its signal is estimated to reach about 17 cities and towns within 37 miles.
About KHBC-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 8 kW effective radiated power, KHBC-TV runs more power than 4% 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.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 37 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 17 cities and towns in our guide with about 88,600 residents, as far as Hilo, HI (1.6 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Hilo, HI |
| Tower location | 19.72778, -155.06694 |
| Effective radiated power | 8 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | -170 m (-558 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 34846 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KHBC-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo, HI | 1.6 mi | 95° E | Strong |
| Wainaku, HI | 2.2 mi | 123° ESE | Strong |
| Pāpa‘ikou, HI | 4.4 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Kea‘au, HI | 7.5 mi | 345° NNW | Good |
| Pepeekeo, HI | 7.8 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Kurtistown, HI | 8.6 mi | 356° N | Good |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI | 11 mi | 327° NNW | Fair |
| Orchidlands Estates, HI | 12 mi | 344° NNW | Fair |
| Mountain View, HI | 12 mi | 13° NNE | Fair |
| Hawaiian Acres, HI | 13 mi | 356° N | Fair |
| Ainaloa, HI | 15 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
| Fern Acres, HI | 15 mi | 3° N | Fair |
| Hawaiian Beaches, HI | 16 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Nanawale Estates, HI | 18 mi | 327° NNW | Fair |
| Leilani Estates, HI | 20 mi | 331° NNW | Fair |
| Volcano, HI | 22 mi | 29° NNE | Fair |
| Honoka‘a, HI | 36 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KHBC-TV transmitter tower?
KHBC-TV broadcasts from a tower at 19.7278, -155.0669, near Hilo, HI. It is licensed to Hilo, Hawaii.
How far does KHBC-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 37 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 58 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KHBC-TV with an antenna?
About 88,600 people live in the 17 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KHBC-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KHBC-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.