TV Antenna Installation & Repair in Tarago, VIC 3818
On acreage around Tarago, 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.
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Reception on Tarago acreage
Farm machinery, electric fences and pump motors on Tarago properties can radiate interference. A properly earthed antenna system with quad-shield cable rejects most of it.
Tarago reception data
- Main transmitter
- Mt Dandenong
- Distance & direction
- 55 km, bearing 297° (west-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): 68 km at 124° (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 Tarago's coordinates. Terrain and buildings change the picture street by street, which is why every job starts with a meter reading.
Tarago to Mt Dandenong: the path
Signal from Mt Dandenong travels 55 km to reach Tarago, passing over Macclesfield (43 km out), Monbulk (47 km out) and Olinda (52 km out) on the way.
The alternative, Mt Tassie, is 68 km away at 124° (east-south-east) — almost a different direction entirely, so the antenna can only favour one.
The compass bearing (297°) 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 Tarago
Sheds, granny flats and outdoor areas on Tarago 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 Tarago
- Long cable runs to outbuildings losing signal
- Antenna aimed at the wrong transmitter
- Stock or wildlife damage to cable runs
Reception next door to Tarago
- Rokeby — 2.0 km to the east-south-east, 2.0 km further from Mt Dandenong.
- Bravington — 2.8 km to the south-south-east, 2.0 km further from Mt Dandenong.
- Jindivick — 3.1 km to the north-north-west, 2.2 km closer to Mt Dandenong. Its homes are more typical of established middle-ring suburb reception, so faults there tend to differ.
- Buln Buln — 3.2 km to the south-east, 2.9 km further from Mt Dandenong.
Other localities in 3818: Athlone, Drouin, Drouin East, Drouin South, Drouin West, Hallora, Jindivick and Ripplebrook.
Pricing for Tarago jobs
How much in Tarago? 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 Tarago customers
Which transmitter does Tarago use?
Most properties aim at Mt Dandenong, 55 km away at about 297° (west-north-west), VHF horizontal. Mt Tassie (68 km, UHF) is the alternative on some blocks. We meter both where relevant.
Do you come out to rural Tarago?
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.