KUPU
Full power TV station · Waimanalo, Hawaii
KUPU is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Waimanalo, Hawaii. Its signal is estimated to reach about 52 cities and towns within 45 miles.
About KUPU
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 12 kW effective radiated power, KUPU runs more power than 6% 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 373 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 50% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 57 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 45 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 52 cities and towns in our guide with about 974,000 residents, as far as Mililani Town, HI (23 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Waimanalo, HI |
| Tower location | 21.31986, -157.67864 |
| Effective radiated power | 12 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 373 m (1,224 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 89714 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KUPU
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waimānalo Beach, HI | 1.7 mi | 125° SE | Strong |
| East Honolulu, HI | 3.3 mi | 49° NE | Good |
| Waimanalo, HI | 3.4 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Kailua, HI | 7.0 mi | 145° SE | Good |
| Kaneohe, HI | 9.5 mi | 126° SE | Good |
| Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH, HI | 9.7 mi | 152° SSE | Good |
| Honolulu, HI | 12 mi | 86° E | Fair |
| He‘eia, HI | 12 mi | 131° SE | Fair |
| ‘Āhuimanu, HI | 13 mi | 130° SE | Fair |
| Kahalu‘u, HI | 14 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Hālawa Heights, HI | 16 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Hālawa, HI | 16 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| ‘Aiea, HI | 17 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Waimalu, HI | 18 mi | 109° ESE | Fair |
| Hickam Field, HI | 18 mi | 94° E | Fair |
| Pearl City, HI | 20 mi | 106° ESE | Fair |
| ‘Ewa Beach, HI | 21 mi | 89° E | Fair |
| Waipio, HI | 22 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Waipahu, HI | 22 mi | 102° ESE | Fair |
| ‘Ewa Gentry, HI | 23 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Royal Kunia, HI | 23 mi | 103° ESE | Fair |
| Ocean Pointe, HI | 23 mi | 88° E | Fair |
| Village Park, HI | 23 mi | 103° ESE | Fair |
| ‘Ewa Villages, HI | 23 mi | 94° E | Fair |
| Mililani Town, HI | 23 mi | 113° ESE | Fair |
| Waipi‘o Acres, HI | 24 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| Kapolei, HI | 24 mi | 92° E | Fair |
| Hau‘ula, HI | 25 mi | 143° SE | Fair |
| Wahiawā, HI | 26 mi | 120° ESE | Fair |
| Whitmore Village, HI | 26 mi | 121° ESE | Fair |
| Makakilo City, HI | 26 mi | 94° E | Fair |
| Makakilo, HI | 26 mi | 95° E | Fair |
| Lā‘ie, HI | 27 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
| Schofield Barracks, HI | 28 mi | 116° ESE | Fair |
| Nānākuli, HI | 31 mi | 99° E | Fair |
| Mā‘ili, HI | 33 mi | 102° ESE | Fair |
| Hale‘iwa, HI | 33 mi | 125° SE | Fair |
| Waianae, HI | 34 mi | 104° ESE | Fair |
| Pupukea, HI | 34 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Mākaha, HI | 36 mi | 106° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KUPU transmitter tower?
KUPU broadcasts from a tower at 21.3199, -157.6786, near Waimānalo Beach, HI. It is licensed to Waimanalo, Hawaii.
How far does KUPU broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 45 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 64 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KUPU with an antenna?
About 974,000 people live in the 52 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KUPU?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KUPU tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.