This job was a new VHF digital TV antenna on a guyed roof mast at a home in Chigwell, in Hobart’s northern suburbs.
Hills, valleys and TV signal in the northern suburbs
The northern suburbs climb up the slopes above the Derwent, and signal strength can change a lot from one street to the next. Homes tucked into the hillside, or shaded by neighbouring buildings, often need a bit more height to get a clean, consistent signal. When the antenna is too low, the picture can pixelate or drop out, especially in wet or windy weather.
Most of this area receives TV on VHF, so the antenna has to be the right type as well as in the right place.
What we did
We installed a VHF antenna on a galvanised mast with a wide roof base and stays running out across the roof, fixed through the roofing into the framing. The stays keep the mast rigid so the antenna holds its alignment in strong winds. We aimed the antenna with a signal meter, checking each channel’s strength and quality, then locked it in once we had the best result.
The coaxial cable was clipped down the mast and run into the roof space, with every connection checked and sealed against moisture.
Chigwell homes often enjoy views across the river, and the antenna placement takes that into account too. A straight, tidy mast with neat cabling sits much better on the roofline than a tangle of wires.
The result
Clear, dependable free-to-air TV on every channel, from an antenna mounted high enough and solidly enough to stay that way.
If you’re in Chigwell, Claremont or anywhere in the northern suburbs and your TV reception is playing up, give Michael a call on 0420 998 592.
Installed by Michael Starling
Owner and senior technician, Antenna Installation Specialists
Michael has installed hundreds of free-to-air antenna systems across Southern Tasmania and holds a Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology. All work backed by a three year warranty. Sorell based. Call 0420 998 592.