Antenna guide / Australian Capital Territory / Melba
Which way to point your TV antenna in Melba
Point it 151° south south east at the Black Mountain transmitter, 8.3 km away.
- Bearing
- 151° SSE
- Transmitter
- Black Mountain
- Distance
- 8.3 km
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Band
- VHF
- Expected signal
- Strong
What antenna you need
Black Mountain broadcasts on VHF, so use a VHF antenna (or a combined one). Mount it with the elements standing upright.
Channels from Black Mountain
| Network | Channel | Band | Polarisation | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | VHF | Vertical | 82 kW |
| ABC | 8 | VHF | Vertical | 82 kW |
| Prime7 | 12 | VHF | Vertical | 82 kW |
| SBS | 7 | VHF | Vertical | 82 kW |
| WIN (Nine) | 11 | VHF | Vertical | 82 kW |
If Black Mountain is blocked
Hills and tall buildings can block the first choice. These are the next best transmitters for Melba:
- Bethungra: 292° WNW, 114 km, horizontal, UHF. Expected signal: fair.
- Mt Roberts: 182° S, 86 km, vertical, UHF. Expected signal: fair.
How to line it up
Stand where the antenna is going, hold your phone flat and open Compass. Turn until it reads 151°, then aim the front of the antenna that way. The iPhone Compass app uses true north by default, which is what these bearings use.
Bearings and signal estimates come from each transmitter's licensed power and distance. They do not account for terrain, so treat them as the starting point. The government's mySwitch tool can check an exact street address.
Aerial Pointer shows a live compass that turns you onto the transmitter, ranks every option for your exact spot and works with no signal.
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