TV channels & antenna towers in Lawai, Hawaii
Lawai has 6 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K30JE-D, 3.6 miles to the N.
Over-the-air TV in Lawai
With roughly 2,360 residents, Lawai is a small community in Hawaii. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 6 licensed TV transmitters. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 0 farther out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KITV in Honolulu, HI, 115 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KGMB in Honolulu, HI, 97 miles to the east. No Fox affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Lawai.
Which way to point your antenna in Lawai
Point your antenna N, at about 8°. The nearest towers for Lawai sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Lawai, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Lawai
The farthest of the closest towers for Lawai is K32IX-D, 3.6 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
K36IJ-D, 19 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other TV stations near Lawai
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K30JE-DTranslator | 3.6 mi | 8° N | Fair | Lihue, HI |
| K32IX-DTranslator | 3.6 mi | 8° N | Fair | Lihue, HI |
| K36IJ-DTranslator | 19 mi | 39° NE | Weak | Anahola, Etc., HI |
| K29HL-DTranslator | 20 mi | 7° N | Weak | Hanalei, Etc., HI |
| K21IA-DTranslator | 21 mi | 31° NNE | Weak | Waipake, HI |
| K34IS-DTranslator | 22 mi | 18° NNE | Weak | Kilauea, HI |
How Lawai compares with the rest of Hawaii
With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Lawai ranks 95th of 121 places in Hawaii: fewer than the typical Hawaii town (7).
44% of Hawaii's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Lawai: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 8° N, the direction of K32IX-D, 3.6 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 2 stations, 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Lawai?
6 transmitters within 70 miles of Lawai; around 2 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Lawai?
Point your antenna N, at about 8°. The nearest towers for Lawai sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Lawai?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up the more distant stations from up to 19 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Lawai?
K36IJ-D, 19 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Lawai?
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.
TV channels in nearby Hawaii cities
- ‘Ōma‘o1.0 mi
- Kalāheo1.5 mi
- Koloa2.4 mi
- ‘Ele‘ele5.2 mi
- Hanapēpē Heights5.5 mi
- Hanapēpē5.9 mi
- Puhi7.4 mi
- Lihue9.4 mi
- Hanamā‘ulu11 mi
- Waimea11 mi
- Wailua Homesteads13 mi
- Kekaha14 mi
- Wailua14 mi
- Kapa‘a16 mi
- Anahola20 mi
- Princeville21 mi
- Kīlauea21 mi
More: all TV stations in Hawaii · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Lawai; signal estimates ignore terrain.