KWBN
Full power TV station · Honolulu, Hawaii
KWBN is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Honolulu, Hawaii. Its signal is estimated to reach about 50 cities and towns within 28 miles.
About KWBN
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 4.58 kW effective radiated power, KWBN runs more power than 3% 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 577 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 83% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 69 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 28 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 50 cities and towns in our guide with about 969,000 residents, as far as East Honolulu, HI (25 miles).
KWBN shares its transmitter site with KAAH-TV (Trinity), KIKU, KHET, KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC) and KHII-TV. 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 | Honolulu, HI |
| Tower location | 21.39267, -158.09669 |
| Effective radiated power | 4.58 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 577 m (1,893 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 27425 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KWBN
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makakilo, HI | 2.9 mi | 347° NNW | Good |
| Makakilo City, HI | 3.2 mi | 348° NNW | Good |
| Nānākuli, HI | 3.7 mi | 91° E | Good |
| Village Park, HI | 4.3 mi | 265° W | Good |
| Royal Kunia, HI | 4.5 mi | 269° W | Good |
| Kapolei, HI | 4.7 mi | 328° NNW | Good |
| ‘Ewa Villages, HI | 5.1 mi | 314° NW | Good |
| Mā‘ili, HI | 5.3 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| ‘Ewa Gentry, HI | 5.6 mi | 310° NW | Good |
| Waipahu, HI | 5.6 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Waianae, HI | 6.5 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Waipio, HI | 6.5 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Mililani Town, HI | 6.6 mi | 233° SW | Good |
| Ocean Pointe, HI | 6.9 mi | 326° NW | Good |
| Waipi‘o Acres, HI | 7.3 mi | 227° SW | Fair |
| Schofield Barracks, HI | 7.6 mi | 196° SSW | Fair |
| Pearl City, HI | 7.8 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| ‘Ewa Beach, HI | 7.8 mi | 313° NW | Fair |
| Mākaha, HI | 8.9 mi | 125° SE | Fair |
| Wahiawā, HI | 8.9 mi | 211° SSW | Fair |
| Hickam Field, HI | 9.5 mi | 293° WNW | Fair |
| Whitmore Village, HI | 9.6 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Waimalu, HI | 9.9 mi | 265° W | Fair |
| ‘Aiea, HI | 11 mi | 274° W | Fair |
| Hālawa, HI | 11 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Hālawa Heights, HI | 12 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Hale‘iwa, HI | 14 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Honolulu, HI | 16 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Kahalu‘u, HI | 17 mi | 255° WSW | Fair |
| ‘Āhuimanu, HI | 17 mi | 258° WSW | Fair |
| He‘eia, HI | 18 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| Pupukea, HI | 18 mi | 187° S | Fair |
| Hau‘ula, HI | 19 mi | 219° SW | Fair |
| Kaneohe, HI | 19 mi | 269° W | Fair |
| Lā‘ie, HI | 21 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH, HI | 23 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Kailua, HI | 23 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Waimanalo, HI | 24 mi | 278° W | Fair |
| East Honolulu, HI | 25 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Waimānalo Beach, HI | 26 mi | 279° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KWBN transmitter tower?
KWBN broadcasts from a tower at 21.3927, -158.0967, near Makakilo, HI. It is licensed to Honolulu, Hawaii.
How far does KWBN broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 28 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KWBN with an antenna?
About 969,000 people live in the 50 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KWBN?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KWBN tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.