TV Antenna Installation & Repair in Narracan, VIC 3824
On acreage around Narracan, the antenna is often a long way from the TV — and Mt Tassie is 32 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 Narracan acreage
Farm machinery, electric fences and pump motors on Narracan properties can radiate interference. A properly earthed antenna system with quad-shield cable rejects most of it.
Narracan reception data
- Main transmitter
- Mt Tassie (Latrobe Valley)
- Distance & direction
- 32 km, bearing 118° (east-south-east)
- Band & polarisation
- UHF, horizontal
- Channels
- UHF 28, 29, 30, 31, 33
- What we usually fit
- A mid-gain UHF antenna mounted horizontally on a short mast above the roofline
These figures come from ACMA site data and Narracan's coordinates. Terrain and buildings change the picture street by street, which is why every job starts with a meter reading.
Narracan to Mt Tassie: the path
Signal from Mt Tassie travels 32 km to reach Narracan, passing over Driffield (5.7 km out), Hazelwood (12 km out) and Jeeralang Junction (18 km out) on the way.
The compass bearing (118°) 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 Narracan
Sheds, granny flats and outdoor areas on Narracan 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 Narracan
- Long cable runs to outbuildings losing signal
- Antenna aimed at the wrong transmitter
- Stock or wildlife damage to cable runs
Reception next door to Narracan
- Driffield — 5.7 km to the east-south-east, 5.7 km closer to Mt Tassie.
- Thorpdale — 5.8 km to the west-south-west, 3.2 km further from Mt Tassie.
- Trafalgar South — 6.3 km to the west-north-west, 6.3 km further from Mt Tassie. Its homes are more typical of regional town & valley reception, so faults there tend to differ.
- Yinnar — 9.1 km to the south-east, 8.8 km closer to Mt Tassie. Its homes are more typical of regional town & valley reception, so faults there tend to differ.
Other localities in 3824: Childers, Thorpdale South, Trafalgar, Trafalgar East and Trafalgar South.
Pricing for Narracan jobs
How much in Narracan? 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 Narracan customers
Which transmitter does Narracan use?
Most properties aim at Mt Tassie, 32 km away at about 118° (east-south-east), UHF horizontal. We meter both where relevant.
Do you come out to rural Narracan?
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.