KWHE
Full power TV station · Honolulu, Hawaii
KWHE is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Honolulu, Hawaii. Its signal is estimated to reach about 39 cities and towns within 21 miles.
About KWHE
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 20.1 kW effective radiated power, KWHE runs more power than 11% 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 5 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 0% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 13 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 21 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 39 cities and towns in our guide with about 909,000 residents, as far as Mililani Town, HI (14 miles).
KWHE shares its transmitter site with KBFD-DT. 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 | 21.31056, -157.85917 |
| Effective radiated power | 20.1 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 36846 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KWHE
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 0.3 mi | 348° NNW | Strong |
| Hālawa Heights, HI | 5.9 mi | 143° SE | Good |
| Hālawa, HI | 6.2 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Hickam Field, HI | 6.8 mi | 107° ESE | Good |
| ‘Aiea, HI | 6.9 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Maunawili, HI | 7.1 mi | 233° SW | Good |
| Kaneohe, HI | 7.3 mi | 212° SSW | Good |
| Iroquois Point, HI | 8.1 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Waimalu, HI | 8.5 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| He‘eia, HI | 8.7 mi | 198° SSW | Good |
| Waimanalo, HI | 9.1 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| East Honolulu, HI | 9.2 mi | 279° W | Good |
| ‘Āhuimanu, HI | 9.4 mi | 188° S | Good |
| ‘Ewa Beach, HI | 9.5 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Pearl City, HI | 9.6 mi | 129° SE | Good |
| Kailua, HI | 9.9 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Kahalu‘u, HI | 10 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Waimānalo Beach, HI | 10 mi | 261° W | Good |
| Waipahu, HI | 11 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| ‘Ewa Gentry, HI | 11 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Ocean Pointe, HI | 11 mi | 90° E | Good |
| Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH, HI | 12 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Waipio, HI | 12 mi | 130° SE | Good |
| ‘Ewa Villages, HI | 12 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Royal Kunia, HI | 12 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Village Park, HI | 13 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Kapolei, HI | 13 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Mililani Town, HI | 14 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Waipi‘o Acres, HI | 15 mi | 137° SE | Fair |
| Makakilo City, HI | 15 mi | 100° E | Fair |
| Makakilo, HI | 15 mi | 101° E | Fair |
| Ka‘a‘awa, HI | 17 mi | 182° S | Fair |
| Wahiawā, HI | 17 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
| Ko Olina, HI | 17 mi | 97° E | Fair |
| Whitmore Village, HI | 18 mi | 143° SE | Fair |
| Punalu‘u, HI | 18 mi | 177° S | Fair |
| Punaluu, HI | 18 mi | 176° S | Fair |
| Schofield Barracks, HI | 19 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Nānākuli, HI | 20 mi | 107° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KWHE transmitter tower?
KWHE broadcasts from a tower at 21.3106, -157.8592, near Honolulu, HI. It is licensed to Honolulu, Hawaii.
How far does KWHE broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 21 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 28 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KWHE with an antenna?
About 909,000 people live in the 39 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KWHE?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KWHE tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.