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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
ABC2(Digital only)
ABC3 (Digital only)
ABC24 News (Digital only)
SBS
SBSHD(Digital only)
SBS2
Southern Cross Ten
Local Seven
Seven Brisbane
Seven HD(Digital only)
Seven 2 (Digital only)
SevenMate (coming Sept 25)
Win
WinHD(Digital only)
Nine Brisbane
Nine HD(Digital only)
Go (Digital)
Ten Brisbane
TenHD (Digital only)
Briz 31 (Marginal)

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 If 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


	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.
Also see the latest announcement from the government on our Digital TV Page

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Kelvin 0410 773 925 Fax 07 5491 2602 Office 07 5499 6149
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