TV channels & antenna towers in Waimea, Hawaii

Waimea has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC and CW. About 3 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K28JM-D, 9.8 miles to the S.

Open Waimea in the live finder

19TV transmitters within 70 miles

3networks over the air

9.8 mito the closest tower

9,212population

Network channels in Waimea

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKHAW-TVCW	11.2	41 mi	121° ESE	Poor	Hilo, HI
ABCKHVOABC	4	41 mi	121° ESE	Weak	Hilo, HI
CWKAII-TVCW	7.2	62 mi	315° NW	Weak	Wailuku, HI
NBCKOGGNBC	13	62 mi	315° NW	Fair	Wailuku, HI
ABCKMAUABC	4	62 mi	315° NW	Weak	Wailuku, HI

Over-the-air TV in Waimea

Waimea, Hawaii has a population of about 9,210. Our map shows 19 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power and 7 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 3 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Waimea, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 5 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, 183 miles to the northwest. No Fox affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Waimea. 7 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 Waimea

Point your antenna NW, at about 315°. The main network towers for Waimea 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 62 miles northwest of Waimea (315° NW). 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 Waimea, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Waimea

The farthest main network tower for Waimea is KOGG (NBC), 62 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Waimea

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K28JM-DTranslator	9.8 mi	173° S	Weak	Waimea, HI
KLEI-TVFull power	26 mi	217° SW	Fair	Kailua-Kona, HI
K36OZ-DTranslator	33 mi	103° ESE	Poor	Hakalau, HI
K20NX-DTranslator	34 mi	154° SSE	Weak	Hilo, HI
K19JW-DTranslator	34 mi	154° SSE	Poor	Mauna Loa, HI
KGMD-TVFull power	41 mi	121° ESE	Poor	Hilo, HI
KWHDFull power	41 mi	121° ESE	Poor	Hilo, HI
KHBC-TVFull power	44 mi	117° ESE	Weak	Hilo, HI
K28JV-DTranslator	47 mi	116° ESE	Poor	Hilo, HI
K28NN-DTranslator	61 mi	321° NW	Poor	Wailuku, HI
KMEBFull power	62 mi	315° NW	Weak	Wailuku, HI
KGMVFull power	62 mi	315° NW	Fair	Wailuku, HI
KLEIFull power	67 mi	321° NW	Poor	Wailuku, HI
K31IZ-DTranslator	68 mi	175° S	Poor	Naalehu, HI

How Waimea compares with the rest of Hawaii

With 3 stations at fair strength or better, Waimea ranks 88th of 121 places in Hawaii: fewer than the typical Hawaii town (7). Its nearest major network tower is 41 miles away, against a state median of 12 miles.

25% of Hawaii's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Hilo, 43 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Waimea: 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 315° NW, the direction of KOGG (NBC), 62 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 3 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 Waimea, HI?

ABC is on channel 4 from KMAU, broadcasting from 62 miles NW of Waimea. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Waimea, HI?

NBC is on channel 13 from KOGG, broadcasting from 62 miles NW of Waimea. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Waimea, HI?

CW is on channel 7.2 from KAII-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles NW of Waimea. Estimated signal: weak.

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

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Waimea; around 3 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 Waimea?

Point your antenna NW, at about 315°. The main network towers for Waimea sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Waimea?

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 Waimea?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Waimea?

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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