Radio and Television

From the Milolii area northward on the western side of South Hawaii, you can capture quite a few radio and television stations from Maui given an good antenna and preamplifier. This is not true everywhere along the coast as there are many pockets where the terrain tucks you away from the signals.  As you enter the Kau district driving south, these Maui stations go completely out of view to your radio or TV.  You may still receive some some AM and FM radio transmissions but reception is spotty.  One TV transmitter, K63BB, does allow you to receive Hawaiian Public Television broadcasts in the Ocean View Area and around the bend towards Naalehu.  Cable television is currently available on the west side only as far south as the Kona Paradise subdivision and on the east side of South Hawaii can be had in some locations like Discovery Harbor.  If want cable TV,  you should check with the cable company before buying a home to see if cable is available to a given address.

The obvious answer for seekers of electronic media is satellite television and radio.  This does work here and you can even find people who will install your system for you.  You may want to opt for a larger dish if available, as the satellite coverage does not favor us.  The dish must be aimed rather low towards the east.  For people on the west side, this means looking up along the Mauna Loa slopes through substantial moisture.  Still, unless your view of the satellite is obscured by terrain or forest, you should be able to get a fairly good signal.

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