TV channels & antenna towers in Napili-Honokowai, Hawaii
Napili-Honokowai has 8 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC and CW. About 4 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KLEI, 26 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Napili-Honokowai
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKAII-TVCW | 7.2 | 30 mi | 137° SE | Weak | Wailuku, HI |
| NBCKOGGNBC | 13 | 30 mi | 137° SE | Fair | Wailuku, HI |
| ABCKMAUABC | 4 | 30 mi | 137° SE | Fair | Wailuku, HI |
Over-the-air TV in Napili-Honokowai
With roughly 7,260 residents, Napili-Honokowai is a town in Hawaii. Our map shows 8 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 7 full-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 4 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Napili-Honokowai, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is more than 45 miles out. Three of the 3 network stations in range are licensed to Wailuku, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Wailuku's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 4 (KMAU), NBC on channel 13 (KOGG) and CW on channel 7.2 (KAII-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KGMB in Honolulu, HI, 96 miles to the west. No Fox affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Napili-Honokowai. 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 Napili-Honokowai
Point your antenna SE, at about 137°. The main network towers for Napili-Honokowai sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, KAII-TV, KOGG and KMAU, transmit from the same tower site about 30 miles southeast of Napili-Honokowai (137° SE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Napili-Honokowai, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Napili-Honokowai
The farthest main network tower for Napili-Honokowai is KOGG (NBC), 30 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 stations near Napili-Honokowai
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLEIFull power | 26 mi | 121° ESE | Weak | Wailuku, HI |
| KMEBFull power | 30 mi | 137° SE | Fair | Wailuku, HI |
| KGMVFull power | 30 mi | 137° SE | Fair | Wailuku, HI |
| K28NN-DTranslator | 33 mi | 125° SE | Poor | Wailuku, HI |
| KUPUFull power | 69 mi | 290° WNW | Poor | Waimanalo, HI |
How Napili-Honokowai compares with the rest of Hawaii
With 4 stations at fair strength or better, Napili-Honokowai ranks 80th of 121 places in Hawaii: fewer than the typical Hawaii town (7). Its nearest major network tower is 30 miles away, against a state median of 12 miles.
44% of Hawaii's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Kahului, 14 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Napili-Honokowai: 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 137° SE, the direction of KOGG (NBC), 30 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 4 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
What channel is ABC in Napili-Honokowai, HI?
ABC is on channel 4 from KMAU, broadcasting from 30 miles SE of Napili-Honokowai. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Napili-Honokowai, HI?
NBC is on channel 13 from KOGG, broadcasting from 30 miles SE of Napili-Honokowai. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Napili-Honokowai, HI?
CW is on channel 7.2 from KAII-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles SE of Napili-Honokowai. Estimated signal: weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Napili-Honokowai?
8 transmitters within 70 miles of Napili-Honokowai; around 4 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 Napili-Honokowai?
Point your antenna SE, at about 137°. The main network towers for Napili-Honokowai sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Napili-Honokowai?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Napili-Honokowai?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Napili-Honokowai?
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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- Wailuku13 mi
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- Kahului14 mi
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- Paia21 mi
- Kīhei21 mi
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- Pukalani24 mi
- Haiku-Pauwela24 mi
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More: all TV stations in Hawaii · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Napili-Honokowai; signal estimates ignore terrain.