KLEI
Full power TV station · Wailuku, Hawaii
KLEI is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Wailuku, Hawaii. Its signal is estimated to reach about 13 cities and towns within 19 miles.
About KLEI
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 2.1 kW effective radiated power, KLEI 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.
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 116,000 residents, as far as Kahului, HI (12 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Wailuku, HI |
| Tower location | 20.77567, -156.32831 |
| Effective radiated power | 2.1 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | -118 m (-389 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 37105 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KLEI
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kula, HI | 1.1 mi | 185° S | Strong |
| Pukalani, HI | 4.2 mi | 173° S | Good |
| Kēōkea, HI | 5.0 mi | 20° NNE | Fair |
| Makawao, HI | 5.7 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Kīhei, HI | 7.6 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Paia, HI | 9.2 mi | 163° SSE | Fair |
| Wailea, HI | 9.4 mi | 51° NE | Fair |
| Haiku-Pauwela, HI | 10 mi | 188° S | Fair |
| Kahului, HI | 12 mi | 130° SE | Fair |
| Waikapū, HI | 13 mi | 116° ESE | Fair |
| Wailua, HI | 13 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| Wailuku, HI | 14 mi | 125° SE | Fair |
| Waihee-Waiehu, HI | 16 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KLEI transmitter tower?
KLEI broadcasts from a tower at 20.7757, -156.3283, near Kula, HI. It is licensed to Wailuku, Hawaii.
How far does KLEI 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 54 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KLEI with an antenna?
About 116,000 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 KLEI?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KLEI tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.