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We offer all the services of a professional TV Antenna Installer plus more. Installing the correct Antenna for your home and business on Queenslands Sunshine Coast & Hinterland. From a standard TV or FM radio aerial fitted on a roof, up to installing a 40ft 12m mast in problem areas, through to providing regional TV through a small Satellite dish.
We stock Australian made, and also the best from Europe, the world leaders when it comes to Digital TV.  Quality & workmanship is assured as our antenna systems are backed by our

2 Year Antenna Guarantee

Depending on where you are all, or a combination of these stations are available on the Sunshine coast and Hinterland


    One HD (Digital only, sports ch)
    ABC1
    ABCHD
    (Digital only)
    ABC2(Digital only)
    ABC3 (Digital only)
    SBS
    SBSHD
    (Digital only)
    SBS2
    Southern Cross Ten
    Local Seven
    Seven Brisbane
    Seven HD
    (Digital only)
    Seven 2 (Digital only)
    Win
    WinHD
    (Digital only)
    Nine Brisbane
    Nine HD
    (Digital only)
    Go (Digital)
    Ten Brisbane
    TenHD
    (Digital only)
    Briz 31 (Marginal) Analogue only

    100’s of other free channels available. Check out our satellite TV page


TV Reception & Aerials / Antenna

So where do the signals come from?

Channels broadcast their own signals from large transmission towers that are normally located on a mountain or high hill.
Due to the terrain on the Sunshine Coast we have a number of Transmission sites.
The main one is situated on Bald Knob in Maleny this transmits all the local stations in analogue and digital format, and (for many) they also broadcast Brisbane analogue. & Digital channels using just one small antenna

 Other transmitter sites exist near Nambour at Dulong, Black mountain & Tozer Hill in Gympie, and at Sunrise Rd Tewantin. These sites transmit all the local stations in both Analogue and Digital.

What type of antenna do I need?

A friendly Technician will carry out an analysis using a digital strength meter to measure where the optimum signal is received from and can advise you on all that you can receive in your area, and recommend the most suitable Antenna. 

UHF Antennas
To receive signals from the transmitters mentioned, a UHF antenna is required and in many cases an amplifier/booster is also required.
Here are a few examples of what a UHF antenna can look like. In general they are much smaller, the elements are close together and are better looking than a VHF antenna

Standard UHF Antenna

High gain UHF antenna

High gain UHF Antenna

VHF Antennas
Brisbane (Mt Coot-Tha) Also has a beam that broadcasts TV signals to many areas on the Sunshine coast. To receive these signals a VHF antenna and a UHF antenna is required, or a combination antenna that incorporates VHF and UHF signals. An amplifier is most definitely required to receive these signals on the coast. The signals for analogue are acceptable but the digital signals work ok during the day but can often tend to break up when there is a storm, or at night.
Here are some examples of VHF and Combination Antennas

Brisbane VHF only antenna (no SBS)

Brisbane VHF only (no SBS)

Brisbane VHF UHF combination antenna

How does it get to my TV?

Antenna systems work just like a water system

Antenna

Water Tank

Collects signal
If behind a tree it does not get good signal
If rusted, or damaged never receives all of the signal.

Collects water
If under a tree it does not fill up
If rusted and has hole in side of it. It Never fills up to its capacity

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Amplifier

Water Pump

Increases Available TV signal
If power is turned off no signal gets to TV
If poor signal is received then will only amplify the available signal

Increases available water pressure
If power is turned off no water gets to destination
If tank never full will only pump what is available in the tank.

Splitter

T - Joiner

Splits TV signals to more than one TV point
The more TV points you have the weaker the signal gets at each point
If poorly connected, signal is lost

Splits water to other taps
The more taps you have the weaker the pressure will become at each tap
If poorly connected, water leaks and water is wasted

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Coax Cable

Water Hose

Allows TV signal to pass through to its destination
If the cable is kinked it restricts signal flow
If cable has a damaged outer shield signal leaks out or interference gets in
If cable is joined with electrical tape significant signal is lost

Allows water to flow through to its destination

If the hose is kinked it restricts water flow
If the hose has holes in it water leaks out



If hose is just joined with electrical tape water leaks out.

Antenna Point

Water Taps

This is where we want good signals for our TV
If it is loose or rusted signal is lost
I
f not connected with digital type fittings digital may not work like it should the TV will never receive all of the signal.

This is where we want the water to be available from
If tap leaks water  is wasted
If an imperial tap has been fitted then metric hose fittings will not work or fit

 

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Amplifier Power Supply

Water Pump   power plug

Provides power to the amplifier
If removed amplifier will not function
Will normally only work from one TV point
Works by feeding a small voltage up the coax cable
When fitted correctly will allow TV signal to flow to all TV points

Provides power to water pump
If plug is removed pump will not run
Should only be plugged into a socket with a safety circuit on it






 

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I have an Antenna and am told that’s the best I can get

Call us for a second opinion. If you are in an area that cannot receive clear regional TV pictures from a TV antenna, areas such as some areas in Coolum, Kenilworth and the bottom of Buderim for example. We can provide you perfect digital TV pictures of Seven Central (Brisbane 7), Imparja (Bisbane 9), ABC from all state time zones, and SBS from 3 time zones. Simply by using a small satellite dish, and receiving equipment including a licensed smart card. With no ongoing monthly subscription fees.

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