You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 96771 (Urban Honolulu CDP, HI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96771 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: NNE (18°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (18°), 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 96771
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 | 12.8 mi | NNE (15°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20NX-D Hilo, HI · Translator | 17.6 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | CBS | KGMD-TV Hilo, HI · Full Power | 12.8 mi | NNE (15°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | NBC | KHBC-TV Hilo, HI · Full Power | 15.4 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | FOX | KHAW-TV Hilo, HI · Full Power | 12.8 mi | NNE (15°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Independent | KWHD Hilo, HI · Full Power | 12.8 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28JV-D Hilo, HI · Translator | 17.1 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19JW-D Mauna Loa, HI · Translator | 17.6 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34RN-D Hilo, HI · Low Power | 18.2 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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