You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 96749 (Urban Honolulu CDP, HI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96749 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: NW (304°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (304°), 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 96749
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 | 11.4 mi | NW (304°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | CBS | KGMD-TV Hilo, HI · Full Power | 11.4 mi | NW (304°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | FOX | KHAW-TV Hilo, HI · Full Power | 11.4 mi | NW (304°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | Independent | KWHD Hilo, HI · Full Power | 11.4 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28JV-D Hilo, HI · Translator | 7.8 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34RN-D Hilo, HI · Low Power | 12.7 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20NX-D Hilo, HI · Translator | 30.1 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | NBC | KHBC-TV Hilo, HI · Full Power | 8.9 mi | NW (326°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19JW-D Mauna Loa, HI · Translator | 30.1 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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