TV reception in Canberra
Free-to-air TV in Canberra comes from the Canberra main transmitter at Black Mountain, 3.7 km to the NNW (bearing 343°). It broadcasts on VHF Band III (channels 6–12) channels 7, 8, 11, 12, vertically polarised.
A standard-gain VHF antenna pointed NNW and mounted vertically (elements upright) gives reliable reception for most homes.
Pockets of Canberra shadowed from Canberra can use the Weston Creek/Woden translator (7.9 km SSW, UHF channels 41, 45, H polarisation), which needs a UHF antenna pointed the other way, a common cause of "wrong antenna" reception faults after DIY installs.
Channels from Canberra
| Channel | Service | Frequency (MHz) | Band | Polarisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | SBS7 | 184.5 | VHF | Vertical |
| 8 | ABC8 | 191.5 | VHF | Vertical |
| 11 | WIN11 | 219.5 | VHF | Vertical |
| 12 | CBN12 | 226.5 | VHF | Vertical |
Transmitter data © Commonwealth of Australia (ACMA), CC BY 4.0. Predicted reception; terrain and local obstructions vary.
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