TV Antenna Installation & Repair in Ripplebrook, VIC 3818
On acreage around Ripplebrook, the antenna is often a long way from the TV — and Mt Dandenong is 55 km away. We size the antenna, mast and cable for the distance so the picture holds in all weather.
Rated 5.0 on GoogleThanks — we'll call you shortly.
Within 30 minutes during opening hours. Need it faster? Call 0497 098 109.
Reception on Ripplebrook acreage
Farm machinery, electric fences and pump motors on Ripplebrook properties can radiate interference. A properly earthed antenna system with quad-shield cable rejects most of it.
Ripplebrook reception data
- Main transmitter
- Mt Dandenong
- Distance & direction
- 55 km, bearing 317° (north-west)
- Band & polarisation
- VHF, horizontal
- Channels
- VHF 6, 7, 8, 11 and 12 (plus UHF 32 for C31)
- Second option
- Mt Tassie (Latrobe Valley): 73 km at 108° (east-south-east), UHF horizontal
- 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 Ripplebrook's coordinates. Terrain and buildings change the picture street by street, which is why every job starts with a meter reading.
Ripplebrook to Mt Dandenong: the path
Signal from Mt Dandenong travels 55 km to reach Ripplebrook, passing over Nar Nar Goon North (28 km out), Mount Burnett (33 km out), The Patch (48 km out) and Olinda (52 km out) on the way.
The alternative, Mt Tassie, is 73 km away at 108° (east-south-east) — almost a different direction entirely, so the antenna can only favour one.
The compass bearing (317°) 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 Ripplebrook
Sheds, granny flats and outdoor areas on Ripplebrook 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 Ripplebrook
- Long cable runs to outbuildings losing signal
- Antenna aimed at the wrong transmitter
- Stock or wildlife damage to cable runs
Reception next door to Ripplebrook
- Drouin South — 4.1 km to the east-north-east, 1.0 km further from Mt Dandenong. Its homes are more typical of regional town & valley reception, so faults there tend to differ.
- Athlone — 4.5 km to the south-south-west, 2.5 km further from Mt Dandenong.
- Modella — 5.2 km to the west-north-west, 4.6 km closer to Mt Dandenong.
- Heath Hill — 8.6 km to the south-west, 0.5 km closer to Mt Dandenong.
Other localities in 3818: Athlone, Drouin, Drouin East, Drouin South, Drouin West, Hallora, Jindivick and Tarago.
Pricing for Ripplebrook jobs
How much in Ripplebrook? 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 Ripplebrook customers
Which transmitter does Ripplebrook use?
Most properties aim at Mt Dandenong, 55 km away at about 317° (north-west), VHF horizontal. Mt Tassie (73 km, UHF) is the alternative on some blocks. We meter both where relevant.
Do you come out to rural Ripplebrook?
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.