You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 96728 (Urban Honolulu CDP, HI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96728 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: S (182°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (182°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 96728
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ABC | KHVO Hilo, HI · Full Power | 10.3 mi | S (182°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | FOX | KHAW-TV Hilo, HI · Full Power | 10.3 mi | S (182°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36OZ-D Hakalau, HI · Translator | 4.9 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34RN-D Hilo, HI · Low Power | 6.2 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | CBS | KGMD-TV Hilo, HI · Full Power | 10.3 mi | S (182°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Independent | KWHD Hilo, HI · Full Power | 10.3 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28JV-D Hilo, HI · Translator | 11.5 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20NX-D Hilo, HI · Translator | 28.3 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | NBC | KHBC-TV Hilo, HI · Full Power | 10.1 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | KMEB Wailuku, HI · Full Power | 96.9 mi | NW (305°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19JW-D Mauna Loa, HI · Translator | 28.3 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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