07-29-2012, 10:25 PM
Hello, smartcarguy!
Most of Leilani is on the correct side of a ridge. Here is a link you can check out that list all the stations in Hawai`i-- the maps are better than what you can find anywhere on the internet, and you can narrow it down to street level at your location:
http://www.rabbitears.info/tvq.php?request=list&city=&state=hi&call=&facid=&appid=&serv=&status=&chlo=&chhi=&vchlo=&vchhi=&prefix=&apparn=&owner=&party=&ant=&antmak=&antmod=&mktid=&sort=0&arch=&expet=
You obviously don't need to check the transmitters on the other islands, and you can ignore the ones listed as "CPOFF" or "CPAPP", as those are proposed stations.
ABC, MeTV, MyNetworkTV, ThisTV, PBS, NHK, Fox, CW, and KWHE should be available. NBC and CBS may be a bit spotty in your neighborhood. Keep in mind that a VHF/UHF combination antenna is necessary,and works best when it clears vegetation (height). ericlp's suggestion to purchase an antenna with return policy is good, and is recommended by most.
ericlp, K41JT-D from Kulani Camp is the PBS affiliate that comes in very strong in Mountain View, based on my experience. PBS has Hawai'i covered better than any other broadcaster, and can be received on more than one frequency in most locations.
Most of Leilani is on the correct side of a ridge. Here is a link you can check out that list all the stations in Hawai`i-- the maps are better than what you can find anywhere on the internet, and you can narrow it down to street level at your location:
http://www.rabbitears.info/tvq.php?request=list&city=&state=hi&call=&facid=&appid=&serv=&status=&chlo=&chhi=&vchlo=&vchhi=&prefix=&apparn=&owner=&party=&ant=&antmak=&antmod=&mktid=&sort=0&arch=&expet=
You obviously don't need to check the transmitters on the other islands, and you can ignore the ones listed as "CPOFF" or "CPAPP", as those are proposed stations.
ABC, MeTV, MyNetworkTV, ThisTV, PBS, NHK, Fox, CW, and KWHE should be available. NBC and CBS may be a bit spotty in your neighborhood. Keep in mind that a VHF/UHF combination antenna is necessary,and works best when it clears vegetation (height). ericlp's suggestion to purchase an antenna with return policy is good, and is recommended by most.
ericlp, K41JT-D from Kulani Camp is the PBS affiliate that comes in very strong in Mountain View, based on my experience. PBS has Hawai'i covered better than any other broadcaster, and can be received on more than one frequency in most locations.