TV channels & antenna towers in ‘Ewa Gentry, Hawaii

‘Ewa Gentry has 14 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, CW and Trinity. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KAAH-TV (Trinity), 5.6 miles to the NW.

14TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
5.6 mito the closest tower
22,690population

Network channels in ‘Ewa Gentry

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TBNKAAH-TVTrinity26 5.6 mi310° NW StrongHonolulu, HI
CBSKGMBCBS5 6.0 mi312° NW GoodHonolulu, HI
NBCKHNLNBC13 6.0 mi312° NW GoodHonolulu, HI
ABCKITVABC4 13 mi106° ESE GoodHonolulu, HI
CWKHON-TVCW2.2 13 mi105° ESE FairHonolulu, HI

Over-the-air TV in ‘Ewa Gentry

With roughly 22,700 residents, ‘Ewa Gentry is a town in Hawaii. Our map shows 14 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power and 1 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 14 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 0 farther out. Five of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Honolulu, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Honolulu's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 4 (KITV), CBS on channel 5 (KGMB), NBC on channel 13 (KHNL), CW on channel 2.2 (KHON-TV) and Trinity on channel 26 (KAAH-TV). No Fox affiliate is listed within 250 miles of ‘Ewa Gentry. 8 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in ‘Ewa Gentry

The main network towers around ‘Ewa Gentry are in different directions: ABC 106° ESE (13 mi), CBS 312° NW (6.0 mi) and NBC 312° NW (6.0 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, KAAH-TV, KGMB and KHNL, transmit from the same tower site about 5.6 miles northwest of ‘Ewa Gentry (310° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach ‘Ewa Gentry at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from ‘Ewa Gentry, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for ‘Ewa Gentry

The farthest main network tower for ‘Ewa Gentry is KITV (ABC), 13 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

KAAH-TV is only 5.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near ‘Ewa Gentry

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KWBNFull power5.6 mi 310° NWGoodHonolulu, HI
KIKUFull power5.7 mi 311° NWStrongHonolulu, HI
KHETFull power6.0 mi 312° NWGoodHonolulu, HI
KHII-TVFull power6.0 mi 312° NWGoodHonolulu, HI
KALOFull power6.1 mi 315° NWStrongHonolulu, HI
KHHI-LDLow power9.4 mi 96° EWeakHonolulu, HI
KWHEFull power11 mi 100° EGoodHonolulu, HI
KBFD-DTFull power11 mi 100° EGoodHonolulu, HI
KUPUFull power23 mi 93° EFairWaimanalo, HI

How ‘Ewa Gentry compares with the rest of Hawaii

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, ‘Ewa Gentry ranks 3rd of 121 places in Hawaii: more than the typical Hawaii town (7). Its nearest major network tower is 5.6 miles away, against a state median of 12 miles.

31% of Hawaii's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Pearl City, 5.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in ‘Ewa Gentry: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 106° ESE, the direction of KITV (ABC), 13 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 13 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in ‘Ewa Gentry, HI?

ABC is on channel 4 from KITV, broadcasting from 13 miles ESE of ‘Ewa Gentry. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in ‘Ewa Gentry, HI?

CBS is on channel 5 from KGMB, broadcasting from 6.0 miles NW of ‘Ewa Gentry. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in ‘Ewa Gentry, HI?

NBC is on channel 13 from KHNL, broadcasting from 6.0 miles NW of ‘Ewa Gentry. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in ‘Ewa Gentry, HI?

CW is on channel 2.2 from KHON-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles ESE of ‘Ewa Gentry. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in ‘Ewa Gentry?

14 transmitters within 70 miles of ‘Ewa Gentry; around 13 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in ‘Ewa Gentry?

The main network towers around ‘Ewa Gentry are in different directions: ABC 106° ESE (13 mi), CBS 312° NW (6.0 mi) and NBC 312° NW (6.0 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in ‘Ewa Gentry?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in ‘Ewa Gentry?

KAAH-TV is only 5.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in ‘Ewa Gentry?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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