| Location | Connelleys Marsh, Tasmania |
| Service | VHF/UHF antenna installation |
| Installer | Michael Starling |
| Warranty | Three years |
Reception on the coast isn’t always straightforward
Beachfront doesn’t always mean better TV reception. Homes along Connelleys Marsh sit low behind the dune line looking out over Frederick Henry Bay, and that same view that makes the location so good for a holiday house can put the roofline in the shadow of the dunes when it comes to picking up a clean signal from the Hobart transmitters. This home was relying on an old antenna that had done its time, and the picture was dropping out every time the wind picked up off the water.
Choosing the right antenna for a beachfront roof
Salt air is hard on outdoor electronics, so equipment choice matters as much as signal strength this close to the water. We fitted a high gain VHF/UHF antenna with stainless steel fittings and corrosion resistant hardware, built to handle the conditions a coastal property like this deals with year round rather than an antenna designed for an inland suburb.
Mounting on a standing seam roof
The house has a black standing seam metal roof, which needs a different mounting approach to a traditional tiled or corrugated roof to keep the fixing watertight and the antenna sitting flush and secure. We positioned the antenna up near the ridge line, close to the chimney flue, so it clears the dune scrub to the north and has a clean, unobstructed path back toward the transmitter. It’s mounted low and discreet, so it doesn’t compete with that ocean view.
The result
The homeowners now get a stable, full digital picture across every free to air channel, no more dropouts when a southerly comes through, and hardware that’s built to outlast the salt air rather than corrode within a season or two.
If you’re on the coast south of Hobart
Coastal properties from Dodges Ferry down through Connelleys Marsh, Carlton and Primrose Sands often need a different approach to reception than an inland home, whether that’s antenna choice, mount height or fitting hardware that can handle the salt air. If your beach house is dropping out or you’re not sure your current antenna installation will last the distance, give Michael a call on 0420 998 592 for a free quote, or explore our digital antenna installation options built for exactly this kind of environment.
Already have an antenna that’s struggling after a few seasons by the water? Our antenna maintenanceservice can check fittings and connections before small corrosion issues become a full dropout.