TV channels & antenna towers in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii

Kahaluu-Keauhou has 13 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC and CW. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KLEI-TV, 10 miles to the NNE.

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13TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

10 mito the closest tower

3,549population

Network channels in Kahaluu-Keauhou

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKHAW-TVCW	11.2	55 mi	80° E	Poor	Hilo, HI
ABCKHVOABC	4	55 mi	80° E	Poor	Hilo, HI

Over-the-air TV in Kahaluu-Keauhou

Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii has a population of about 3,550. Our map shows 13 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 6 full-power and 7 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Kahaluu-Keauhou, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 2 network stations in range are licensed to Hilo, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Hilo's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 4 (KHVO) and CW on channel 11.2 (KHAW-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KGMB in Honolulu, HI, 187 miles to the northwest. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOGG in Wailuku, HI, 79 miles to the north. No Fox affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Kahaluu-Keauhou. 4 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 Kahaluu-Keauhou

Point your antenna E, at about 80°. The main network towers for Kahaluu-Keauhou sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KHAW-TV and KHVO, transmit from the same tower site about 55 miles east of Kahaluu-Keauhou (80° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.

KHVO (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Kahaluu-Keauhou. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Kahaluu-Keauhou

The farthest main network tower for Kahaluu-Keauhou is KHVO (ABC), 55 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Kahaluu-Keauhou

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KLEI-TVFull power	10 mi	16° NNE	Fair	Kailua-Kona, HI
K28JM-DTranslator	29 mi	43° NE	Poor	Waimea, HI
K20NX-DTranslator	33 mi	88° E	Weak	Hilo, HI
K19JW-DTranslator	33 mi	88° E	Poor	Mauna Loa, HI
K35II-DTranslator	44 mi	155° SSE	Poor	South Point, HI
K31IZ-DTranslator	44 mi	146° SE	Poor	Naalehu, HI
KGMD-TVFull power	55 mi	80° E	Poor	Hilo, HI
KWHDFull power	55 mi	80° E	Poor	Hilo, HI
K36OZ-DTranslator	56 mi	65° ENE	Poor	Hakalau, HI
KHBC-TVFull power	59 mi	79° E	Poor	Hilo, HI
K28JV-DTranslator	62 mi	80° E	Poor	Hilo, HI

How Kahaluu-Keauhou compares with the rest of Hawaii

With 1 station at fair strength or better, Kahaluu-Keauhou ranks 105th of 121 places in Hawaii: fewer than the typical Hawaii town (7). Its nearest major network tower is 55 miles away, against a state median of 12 miles.

25% of Hawaii's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Kahaluu-Keauhou: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 80° E, the direction of KHVO (ABC), 55 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 1 station, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI?

ABC is on channel 4 from KHVO, broadcasting from 55 miles E of Kahaluu-Keauhou. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI?

CW is on channel 11.2 from KHAW-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles E of Kahaluu-Keauhou. Estimated signal: very weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Kahaluu-Keauhou?

13 transmitters within 70 miles of Kahaluu-Keauhou; around 1 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Kahaluu-Keauhou?

Point your antenna E, at about 80°. The main network towers for Kahaluu-Keauhou sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Kahaluu-Keauhou?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Kahaluu-Keauhou?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Kahaluu-Keauhou?

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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