Where are the TV towers in Brisbane?
Brisbane has one Transmitter site – Mt Cootha. A mix of VHF and UHF signals. Going very far South or very far North may receive the UHF signals from Gold or Sunshine Coasts. Going very far into the West of Brisbane and you may receive the UHF signals from Toowoomba or Bunya Mountains.
How far is TV transmitter?
They transmit on frequency channels in the VHF and UHF bands. Since radio waves of these frequencies travel by line of sight, they are limited by the horizon to reception distances of 40–60 miles depending on the height of transmitter station.
Will an indoor TV antenna work in my area?
If most of the strongest signals are from within 50 miles, an indoor antenna will work better. Whereas, if most come from a distance further than 50 miles, you will get some channels with an indoor antenna. If you go all yellow and orange channels, you’ll need an outdoor antenna.
Why does Channel 7 have bad reception?
This is an electromagnetic quirk caused by fluctuating temperatures at dusk. (i.e. — TV signals bounce off the boundary between warm and cooler air layers. At night, this boundary becomes less distinct, which results in a drop in reception quality.)
How many channels are there on digital TV in Brisbane?
On Digital TV each VHF or UHF channel may actually contain multiple television or radio programs. This table lists the multi-channels that should be available in Brisbane from the Mt Cootha transmitters. There are 34 TV channels and 5 radio channels available. After an auto-tune, check the number of channels the process has found.
What kind of antenna do I need for Brisbane TV?
If you don’t care about receiving Briz 31, a VHF only antenna may be used. On Digital TV each VHF or UHF channel may actually contain multiple television or radio programs. This table lists the multi-channels that should be available in Brisbane from the Mt Cootha transmitters.
Are there any UHF channels on Brisbane TV?
In some areas of Brisbane and surrounds, auto-tuning systems on Digital TVs may pick up other transmitters on UHF channels which are meant to serve the Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast. If this happens you may need to manually tune your Digital TV.
How can I Find my transmitter in my area?
Tips for the Transmitter Locator Tool Check to see if the digital channels in your area broadcast on the UHF or VHF band. Look at the column heading in dark blue for UHF or VHF. Determine how far your antenna will be from the transmitters. Use the Heading listed in the results below and a compass to aim your antenna towards the towers.