TV Antenna Installation & Repair in Merricks, VIC 3916
On acreage around Merricks, the antenna is often a long way from the TV — and Mt Dandenong is 66 km away. We size the antenna, mast and cable for the distance so the picture holds in all weather.
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Reception on Merricks acreage
Farm machinery, electric fences and pump motors on Merricks properties can radiate interference. A properly earthed antenna system with quad-shield cable rejects most of it.
Merricks reception data
- Main transmitter
- Mt Dandenong
- Distance & direction
- 66 km, bearing 20° (north-north-east)
- Band & polarisation
- VHF, horizontal
- Channels
- VHF 6, 7, 8, 11 and 12 (plus UHF 32 for C31)
- What we usually fit
- A high-gain VHF/UHF combination antenna on a mast that clears the ridge
These figures come from ACMA site data and Merricks's coordinates. Terrain and buildings change the picture street by street, which is why every job starts with a meter reading.
Merricks to Mt Dandenong: the path
Signal from Mt Dandenong travels 66 km to reach Merricks, passing over Somerville (20 km out), Langwarrin (27 km out), Lynbrook (40 km out), Lysterfield (54 km out) and Tremont (60 km out) on the way.
The compass bearing (20°) is where we start. The final aim comes from the meter, which shows the strongest, cleanest lock on every channel.
Masts, cable and amplifiers in Merricks
Sheds, granny flats and outdoor areas on Merricks properties are often fed with leftover cable. We split the signal properly at the house, run new cable to outbuildings and test every outlet.
Faults we fix most in Merricks
- Long cable runs to outbuildings losing signal
- Antenna aimed at the wrong transmitter
- Stock or wildlife damage to cable runs
Reception next door to Merricks
- Merricks Beach — 1.7 km to the east-south-east, 0.3 km further from Mt Dandenong. Its homes are more typical of coastal salt belt reception, so faults there tend to differ.
- Balnarring Beach — 2.6 km to the east, 0.9 km closer to Mt Dandenong. Its homes are more typical of coastal salt belt reception, so faults there tend to differ.
- Balnarring — 3.3 km to the north-east, 2.8 km closer to Mt Dandenong.
- Point Leo — 3.7 km to the south-south-west, 3.7 km further from Mt Dandenong. Its homes are more typical of coastal salt belt reception, so faults there tend to differ.
Other localities in 3916: Point Leo and Shoreham.
Pricing for Merricks jobs
How much in Merricks? 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.
Questions from Merricks customers
Which transmitter does Merricks use?
Most properties aim at Mt Dandenong, 66 km away at about 20° (north-north-east), VHF horizontal. We meter both where relevant.
Do you come out to rural Merricks?
Yes — we cover acreage and rural properties as well as town blocks, 7 days a week.
Can you mount the antenna on a pole instead of the roof?
Yes — a pole mount in a clear spot with cable run to the house is a good option on larger blocks.