KMEB
Full power TV station · Wailuku, Hawaii
KMEB is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Wailuku, Hawaii. Its signal is estimated to reach about 24 cities and towns within 60 miles.
About KMEB
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 21.13 kW effective radiated power, KMEB runs more power than 12% 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 747 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 60 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 24 cities and towns in our guide with about 154,000 residents, as far as Kahului, HI (18 miles).
KMEB shares its transmitter site with KAII-TV (CW), KOGG (NBC), KGMV 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 | 21.13 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 747 m (2,451 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 26428 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KMEB
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 | Good |
| 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 | Fair |
| Paia, HI | 17 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Kahului, HI | 18 mi | 155° SSE | Fair |
| Haiku-Pauwela, HI | 19 mi | 191° S | Fair |
| Wailuku, HI | 19 mi | 150° SSE | Fair |
| Wailua, HI | 20 mi | 228° SW | Fair |
| Waihee-Waiehu, HI | 21 mi | 154° SSE | Fair |
| Hana, HI | 25 mi | 254° WSW | Fair |
| Lahaina, HI | 25 mi | 126° SE | Fair |
| Kaanapali Landing, HI | 28 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Kā‘anapali, HI | 29 mi | 131° SE | Fair |
| 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 |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KMEB transmitter tower?
KMEB broadcasts from a tower at 20.6571, -156.3599, near Kēōkea, HI. It is licensed to Wailuku, Hawaii.
How far does KMEB broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 60 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 85 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KMEB with an antenna?
About 154,000 people live in the 24 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KMEB?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KMEB tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.