KWHD
Full power TV station · Hilo, Hawaii
KWHD is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Hilo, Hawaii. Its signal is estimated to reach about 16 cities and towns within 27 miles.
About KWHD
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 14.9 kW effective radiated power, KWHD runs more power than 8% 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 33 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 0% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 22 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 27 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 16 cities and towns in our guide with about 86,300 residents, as far as Hilo, HI (3.0 miles).
KWHD shares its transmitter site with KHAW-TV (CW), KGMD-TV and KHVO (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 | Hilo, HI |
| Tower location | 19.71361, -155.13417 |
| Effective radiated power | 14.9 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 37103 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KWHD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo, HI | 3.0 mi | 248° WSW | Strong |
| Wainaku, HI | 3.3 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Pāpa‘ikou, HI | 5.7 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Pepeekeo, HI | 8.5 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Kea‘au, HI | 8.9 mi | 315° NW | Good |
| Kurtistown, HI | 9.1 mi | 327° NNW | Good |
| Mountain View, HI | 11 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Orchidlands Estates, HI | 13 mi | 324° NW | Fair |
| Hawaiian Acres, HI | 13 mi | 336° NNW | Fair |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI | 13 mi | 308° NW | Fair |
| Fern Acres, HI | 14 mi | 346° NNW | Fair |
| Ainaloa, HI | 16 mi | 325° NW | Fair |
| Hawaiian Beaches, HI | 18 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Volcano, HI | 20 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| Nanawale Estates, HI | 20 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Leilani Estates, HI | 22 mi | 320° NW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KWHD transmitter tower?
KWHD broadcasts from a tower at 19.7136, -155.1342, near Hilo, HI. It is licensed to Hilo, Hawaii.
How far does KWHD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 27 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 34 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KWHD with an antenna?
About 86,300 people live in the 16 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KWHD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KWHD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.