TV channels & antenna towers in Kealakekua, Hawaii

Kealakekua 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, 14 miles to the N.

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13TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

14 mito the closest tower

2,019population

Network channels in Kealakekua

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKHAW-TVCW	11.2	53 mi	75° ENE	Poor	Hilo, HI
ABCKHVOABC	4	53 mi	75° ENE	Weak	Hilo, HI

Over-the-air TV in Kealakekua

Kealakekua is a small community of about 2,020 people in Hawaii. There are 13 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 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 Kealakekua, 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, 192 miles to the northwest. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOGG in Wailuku, HI, 83 miles to the north. No Fox affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Kealakekua. 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 Kealakekua

Point your antenna ENE, at about 75°. The main network towers for Kealakekua 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 53 miles east of Kealakekua (75° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Kealakekua

The farthest main network tower for Kealakekua is KHVO (ABC), 53 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Kealakekua

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	14 mi	1° N	Fair	Kailua-Kona, HI
K28JM-DTranslator	30 mi	35° NE	Poor	Waimea, HI
K20NX-DTranslator	31 mi	82° E	Weak	Hilo, HI
K19JW-DTranslator	31 mi	82° E	Poor	Mauna Loa, HI
K35II-DTranslator	39 mi	156° SSE	Poor	South Point, HI
K31IZ-DTranslator	40 mi	146° SE	Poor	Naalehu, HI
KGMD-TVFull power	53 mi	75° ENE	Poor	Hilo, HI
KWHDFull power	53 mi	75° ENE	Poor	Hilo, HI
K36OZ-DTranslator	55 mi	61° ENE	Poor	Hakalau, HI
KHBC-TVFull power	57 mi	75° ENE	Weak	Hilo, HI
K28JV-DTranslator	60 mi	76° ENE	Poor	Hilo, HI

How Kealakekua compares with the rest of Hawaii

With 1 station at fair strength or better, Kealakekua ranks 105th of 121 places in Hawaii: fewer than the typical Hawaii town (7). Its nearest major network tower is 53 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 Kealakekua: 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 75° ENE, the direction of KHVO (ABC), 53 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 Kealakekua, HI?

ABC is on channel 4 from KHVO, broadcasting from 53 miles ENE of Kealakekua. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Kealakekua, HI?

CW is on channel 11.2 from KHAW-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles ENE of Kealakekua. Estimated signal: very weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Kealakekua?

13 transmitters within 70 miles of Kealakekua; 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 Kealakekua?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 75°. The main network towers for Kealakekua sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Kealakekua?

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 Kealakekua?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Kealakekua?

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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