You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 96773 (Urban Honolulu CDP, HI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96773 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: SE (146°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (146°), 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 96773
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 | 16.6 mi | SE (146°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20NX-D Hilo, HI · Translator | 25.2 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Independent | KWHD Hilo, HI · Full Power | 16.6 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34RN-D Hilo, HI · Low Power | 15.3 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | ABC | KMAU Wailuku, HI · Full Power | 87.0 mi | NW (306°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | FOX | KAII-TV Wailuku, HI · Full Power | 87.0 mi | NW (306°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | KMEB Wailuku, HI · Full Power | 87.0 mi | NW (306°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | ION | KLEI-TV Kailua-Kona, HI · Full Power | 43.8 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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