TV Antenna Installation & Repair in Eltham North, VIC 3095
Hills and tall trees decide TV reception in Eltham North. Two houses in the same street can need antennas pointed at different transmitters. We meter every option from your roof before we install.
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Terrain and TV in Eltham North
Bushfire-zone homes around Eltham North sometimes have ember guards and sarking that complicate cable entry. We work around them without compromising the protection.
Eltham North reception data
- Main transmitter
- Mt Dandenong
- Distance & direction
- 24 km, bearing 130° (south-east)
- Band & polarisation
- VHF, horizontal
- Channels
- VHF 6, 7, 8, 11 and 12 (plus UHF 32 for C31)
- What we usually fit
- A compact VHF/UHF combination antenna
These figures come from ACMA site data and Eltham North's coordinates. Terrain and buildings change the picture street by street, which is why every job starts with a meter reading.
Eltham North to Mt Dandenong: the path
Signal from Mt Dandenong travels 24 km to reach Eltham North, passing over Eltham (2.2 km out), Warrandyte (8.2 km out), Warrandyte South (11 km out), Warranwood (13 km out), Croydon Hills (14 km out), Croydon (16 km out) and Kilsyth (19 km out) on the way.
The compass bearing (130°) is where we start. The final aim comes from the meter, which shows the strongest, cleanest lock on every channel.
How we install in Eltham North
Storms are the other hills hazard in Eltham North. Lightning strikes near ridgelines blow masthead amplifiers and power supplies; falling branches bend elements. We carry replacements, earth the mast where appropriate and check every TV before we leave.
Faults we fix most in Eltham North
- Antenna aimed at a transmitter the house cannot see
- Long cable runs on large, sloping blocks
- Reception that fails only when the trees are wet
Reception next door to Eltham North
- St Helena — 1.6 km to the north-west, 1.6 km further from Mt Dandenong.
- Eltham — 2.3 km to the south-south-east, 2.2 km closer to Mt Dandenong.
- Briar Hill — 2.8 km to the west-south-west, 1.4 km further from Mt Dandenong.
- Montmorency — 3.0 km to the south-west, about the same distance from Mt Dandenong.
Other localities in 3095: Eltham and Research.
Pricing for Eltham North jobs
How much in Eltham North? It depends on the fault, so we meter first and then give you one fixed figure. Repairs start at $98, call-out is free with the repair, new antennas come with $120 off the install and a 25-year warranty.
Our services in Eltham North
Fixed price before we start, same-day where possible, 25-year warranty on new antennas.
Questions from Eltham North customers
Should my Eltham North antenna point to Mt Dandenong or a repeater?
Mt Dandenong (24 km at 130°, VHF horizontal) is the main option. In shadowed spots we try several mounting positions with a meter before deciding.
Do you fix storm and lightning damage?
Yes — blown amplifiers, bent elements and damaged cable are common after storms. We carry replacements and check every TV before leaving.
Is satellite TV better in the hills?
Only at addresses where no terrestrial signal can be received. We meter every option first, because terrestrial is free and usually works.
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