Not sure which Digital TV antenna you need for your city? You’ve come to the right place. It’s important to get an antenna that covers the right frequency bands and uses the correct polarisation for the transmitters at your location.
If you’re unsure which transmitter site you should be using at your location, use the Australian Government mySwitch website or the mySwitch app for Apple iOS and Android. The apps and website will also tell you what sort of reception you can expect.
Choose your capital city from the list below and I’ll show you which antennas are suitable for Digital TV in your location:
Brisbane
| Transmitter Site(s): | Mt Cootha |
| Frequency Band(s): | VHF 3, UHF 4 |
| Channels: | 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 28 |
| Polarisation: | Horizontal |
In Brisbane use a horizontal polarisation VHF/UHF Combination Antenna. Band 3 and 4 coverage is required for channels 6-12 and 28. Brisbane’s TV transmitters are located on Mt Cootha.
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Sydney
Main Transmitter Site:
| Transmitter Site(s): | Willoughby, Artarmon, Gore Hill |
| Frequency Band(s): | VHF 3 |
| Channels: | 6, 7, 8, 11, 12 |
| Polarisation: | Horizontal |
In most of Sydney use a horizontal polarisation VHF Antenna. Band 3 coverage is required for channels 6-12. Sydney’s TV transmitters are located in Willoughby, Artamon and Gore Hill. Prior to December 2015 there was also a community station broadcasting on band 4 UHF channel 29, but this has been discontinued.
Retransmission sites are also located as follows:
Sydney North West Retransmission:
| Transmitter Site(s): | Kurrajong Heights |
| Frequency Band(s): | UHF 4 |
| Channels: | 28, 30, 31, 32, 33 |
| Polarisation: | Horizontal |
Sydney South West Retransmission:
| Transmitter Site(s): | Razorback Range |
| Frequency Band(s): | UHF 5 |
| Channels: | 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 |
| Polarisation: | Horizontal |
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Canberra
In Canberra use a vertical polarisation VHF Antenna.
| Transmitter Site(s): | Black Mountain |
| Frequency Band(s): | 3 |
| Channels: | 6, 7, 8, 11, 12 |
| Polarisation: | Vertical |
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Melbourne
In Melbourne use a horizontal polarisation VHF/UHF Combination Antenna for the main Mount Dandenong transmitters. A vertical polarisation UHF retransmission is available for the Melbourne Inner Suburbs.
Mount Dandenong Main Transmitter Site:
| Transmitter Site(s): | Mount Dandenong |
| Frequency Band(s): | VHF 3, UHF 4 |
| Channels: | 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 32 |
| Polarisation: | Horizontal |
Melbourne Inner Retransmission Suburbs:
| Transmitter Site(s): | Melbourne CBD |
| Frequency Band(s): | UHF 4 |
| Channels: | 40, 41, 43, 44, 45 |
| Polarisation: | Vertical |
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Hobart
In Hobart use a horizontal polarisation VHF Antenna. Band 3 coverage for channels 6-11 are required. Hobart’s TV transmitters are located on Mt Wellington.
In some areas of Hobart’s North East Suburbs, where Mt Wellington cannot be seen, transmitters at Risdon are used. These require a horizontal polarisation UHF antenna with 5 coverage for channels 45-51. See some examples here.
Mt Wellington Main Transmitter Site:
| Transmitter Site(s): | Mt Wellington |
| Frequency Band(s): | VHF 3 |
| Channels: | 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 |
| Polarisation: | Horizontal |
Hobart North East Suburbs Retransmission Site:
| Transmitter Site(s): | Government Hills Risdon |
| Frequency Band(s): | UHF 5 |
| Channels: | 46, 47, 48, 49, 51 |
| Polarisation: | Horizontal |
Adelaide
In Adelaide use a horizontal polarisation VHF/UHF Combination Antenna for the main transmitter site at Crafers near Mt Lofty. There is also a retransmission site covering Adelaide Foothills on UHF band 4.
Crafers Main Transmitter Site:
| Transmitter Site(s): | Crafers |
| Frequency Band(s): | VHF 3, UHF 4 |
| Channels: | 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 33 |
| Polarisation: | Horizontal |
VHF/UHF Combination Antenna List
Adelaide Foothills Retransmission Site:
| Transmitter Site(s): | Adelaide |
| Frequency Band(s): | UHF 4 |
| Channels: | 34, 35, 36, 37, 39 |
| Polarisation: | Horizontal |
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Perth
In Perth use a horizontal polarisation VHF/UHF Combination Antenna for most areas. Retransmission sites are available in Perth CBD and Scarborough, using band 5 UHF on horizontal polarisation.
Perth Main Transmitter Site:
| Transmitter Site(s): | Bickley, Carmel |
| Frequency Band(s): | VHF 3, UHF 4 |
| Channels: | 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 32 |
| Polarisation: | Horizontal |
VHF/UHF Combination Antenna List
Perth City Retransmission Site:
| Transmitter Site(s): | Perth |
| Frequency Band(s): | UHF 5 |
| Channels: | 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 |
| Polarisation: | Horizontal |
Perth Coastal Retransmission Site:
| Transmitter Site(s): | Scarborough |
| Frequency Band(s): | UHF 5 |
| Channels: | 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 |
| Polarisation: | Horizontal |
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Darwin
In Darwin use a horizontal polarisation Wideband UHF Antenna for the main transmitter site at Shoal Bay. A retransmission site is also available in Darwin City, transmitting on band 4 in vertical polarisation.
Darwin Main Transmitter Site:
| Transmitter Site(s): | Shoal Bay |
| Frequency Band(s): | UHF 4 |
| Channels: | 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35 |
| Polarisation: | Horizontal |
Darwin City Retransmission Site:
| Transmitter Site(s): | Darwin |
| Frequency Band(s): | UHF 4 |
| Channels: | 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 |
| Polarisation: | Vertical |