TV channels & antenna towers in Princeville, Hawaii
Princeville 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 K29HL-D, 1.0 miles to the SE.
Over-the-air TV in Princeville
Princeville, Hawaii has a population of about 2,160. There are 6 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.
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, 123 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KGMB in Honolulu, HI, 105 miles to the southeast. No Fox affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Princeville.
Which way to point your antenna in Princeville
The nearest towers around Princeville are in different directions: K29HL-D 131° SE (1.0 mi) and K34IS-D 86° E (5.4 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Princeville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Princeville
The farthest of the closest towers for Princeville is K34IS-D, 5.4 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
K21IA-D, 9.6 miles east, 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 Princeville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K29HL-DTranslator | 1.0 mi | 131° SE | Good | Hanalei, Etc., HI |
| K34IS-DTranslator | 5.4 mi | 86° E | Fair | Kilauea, HI |
| K21IA-DTranslator | 9.6 mi | 104° ESE | Weak | Waipake, HI |
| K36IJ-DTranslator | 12 mi | 118° ESE | Weak | Anahola, Etc., HI |
| K30JE-DTranslator | 17 mi | 184° S | Weak | Lihue, HI |
| K32IX-DTranslator | 17 mi | 184° S | Weak | Lihue, HI |
How Princeville compares with the rest of Hawaii
With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Princeville 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 Princeville: 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 86° E, the direction of K34IS-D, 5.4 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 Princeville?
6 transmitters within 70 miles of Princeville; 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 Princeville?
The nearest towers around Princeville are in different directions: K29HL-D 131° SE (1.0 mi) and K34IS-D 86° E (5.4 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Princeville?
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 10 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Princeville?
K21IA-D, 9.6 miles east, 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 Princeville?
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
- Kīlauea4.2 mi
- Anahola12 mi
- Wailua Homesteads12 mi
- Kapa‘a14 mi
- Wailua15 mi
- Hanamā‘ulu17 mi
- Lihue18 mi
- Puhi18 mi
- ‘Ōma‘o20 mi
- Kalāheo21 mi
- Lawai21 mi
- Koloa21 mi
- Waimea22 mi
- Hanapēpē Heights22 mi
- ‘Ele‘ele22 mi
- Hanapēpē23 mi
- Kekaha23 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 Princeville; signal estimates ignore terrain.