TV channels & antenna towers in Pāpa‘ikou, Hawaii

Pāpa‘ikou has 13 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC and CW. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KHBC-TV, 4.4 miles to the SSE.

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Network channels in Pāpa‘ikou

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKHAW-TVCW	11.2	5.7 mi	208° SSW	Good	Hilo, HI
ABCKHVOABC	4	5.7 mi	208° SSW	Fair	Hilo, HI

Over-the-air TV in Pāpa‘ikou

Pāpa‘ikou, Hawaii has a population of about 1,310. 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, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

7 of them are within 25 miles of Pāpa‘ikou, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 3 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, 224 miles to the northwest. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOGG in Wailuku, HI, 102 miles to the northwest. No Fox affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Pāpa‘ikou. 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 Pāpa‘ikou

Point your antenna SSW, at about 208°. The main network towers for Pāpa‘ikou 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 5.7 miles southwest of Pāpa‘ikou (208° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pāpa‘ikou

The farthest main network tower for Pāpa‘ikou is KHVO (ABC), 5.7 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Pāpa‘ikou

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KHBC-TVFull power	4.4 mi	157° SSE	Good	Hilo, HI
KGMD-TVFull power	5.7 mi	208° SSW	Fair	Hilo, HI
KWHDFull power	5.7 mi	208° SSW	Good	Hilo, HI
K28JV-DTranslator	6.1 mi	131° SE	Good	Hilo, HI
K36OZ-DTranslator	10 mi	326° NNW	Weak	Hakalau, HI
K20NX-DTranslator	27 mi	239° WSW	Fair	Hilo, HI
K19JW-DTranslator	27 mi	239° WSW	Weak	Mauna Loa, HI
K28JM-DTranslator	37 mi	280° W	Poor	Waimea, HI
KLEI-TVFull power	54 mi	265° W	Weak	Kailua-Kona, HI
K31IZ-DTranslator	60 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Naalehu, HI
K35II-DTranslator	66 mi	215° SW	Poor	South Point, HI

How Pāpa‘ikou compares with the rest of Hawaii

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Pāpa‘ikou ranks 51st of 121 places in Hawaii: the same as the typical Hawaii town (7). Its nearest major network tower is 5.7 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 Hilo, 4.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Pāpa‘ikou: 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 208° SSW, the direction of KHVO (ABC), 5.7 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 7 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 Pāpa‘ikou, HI?

ABC is on channel 4 from KHVO, broadcasting from 5.7 miles SSW of Pāpa‘ikou. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Pāpa‘ikou, HI?

CW is on channel 11.2 from KHAW-TV, broadcasting from 5.7 miles SSW of Pāpa‘ikou. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pāpa‘ikou?

13 transmitters within 70 miles of Pāpa‘ikou; around 7 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 Pāpa‘ikou?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 208°. The main network towers for Pāpa‘ikou sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Pāpa‘ikou?

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 Pāpa‘ikou?

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 Pāpa‘ikou?

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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