You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 96786 (Urban Honolulu CDP, HI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96786 · 11 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
11 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: SSW (192°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (192°), 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 96786
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | CBS | KHII-TV Honolulu, HI · Full Power | 10.9 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | KHNL Honolulu, HI · Full Power | 10.9 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | PBS | KHET Honolulu, HI · Full Power | 10.9 mi | SSW (207°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 66 | ION | KPXO-TV Kaneohe, HI · Full Power | 10.5 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 56 | Independent | KUPU Waimanalo, HI · Full Power | 10.5 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 50 | Independent | KKAI Kailua, HI · Full Power | 10.5 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 38 | Independent | KALO Honolulu, HI · Full Power | 10.5 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | Independent | KIKU Honolulu, HI · Full Power | 11.0 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | Independent | KWBN Honolulu, HI · Full Power | 11.1 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | Mnt And Cw (Digital Only) | KGMB Honolulu, HI · Full Power | 10.9 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | TBN | KAAH-TV Honolulu, HI · Full Power | 11.1 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | ABC | KITV Honolulu, HI · Full Power | 20.7 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | NBC | KBFD-DT Honolulu, HI · Full Power | 18.9 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | FOX | KHON-TV Honolulu, HI · Full Power | 20.8 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Independent | KWHE Honolulu, HI · Full Power | 18.9 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
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