TV reception in Broken Hill
Free-to-air TV in Broken Hill comes from the Broken Hill local translator at Broken Hill, 1.3 km to the WNW (bearing 283°). It broadcasts on VHF Band III (channels 6–12) channels 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, vertically polarised.
A standard-gain VHF antenna pointed WNW and mounted vertically (elements upright) gives reliable reception for most homes.
Channels from Broken Hill
| Channel | Service | Frequency (MHz) | Band | Polarisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | SCN6 | 177.5 | VHF | Vertical |
| 7 | BDN7 | 184.5 | VHF | Vertical |
| 8 | BKN8 | 191.5 | VHF | Vertical |
| 10 | ABC10 | 212.625 | VHF | Vertical |
| 12 | SBS12 | 226.5 | VHF | Vertical |
Transmitter data © Commonwealth of Australia (ACMA), CC BY 4.0. Predicted reception; terrain and local obstructions vary.
TV channels and frequencies in Broken Hill
Broken Hill is served by the Broken Hill transmitter, 1.3 km WNW (bearing 283° true). It carries the multiplexes below, so a VHF-only antenna is required. Data updated 13 July 2026 (ACMA).
| Network | RF channel | Centre frequency | Band | Polarisation | Channels (LCN) | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10SCN6 | 6 | 177.5 MHz | VHF | Vertical |
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| NineBDN7 | 7 | 184.5 MHz | VHF | Vertical |
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| Seven Broken HillBKN8 | 8 | 191.5 MHz | VHF | Vertical |
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| ABCABC10 | 10 | 212.625 MHz | VHF | Vertical |
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| SBSSBS12 | 12 | 226.5 MHz | VHF | Vertical |
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Source: ACMA licensed broadcasting transmitter data (© Commonwealth of Australia, Creative Commons Attribution licence). Logical channel numbers maintained by site. Report an error
Pointing your antenna in Broken Hill
- Point towards
- 282° true (273° magnetic)
- West-north-west
- Use the magnetic figure with a compass or phone.
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- to Broken Hill
- Line of sight
- Clear
- antenna 6 m above ground
From the centre of Broken Hill the path to Broken Hill is clear.
Antenna elements: vertical.
The path check uses bare ground at about 30 m resolution. Buildings and trees are not included. See the antenna direction tool to check another address or antenna height, or how to read these results.
Elevation: AWS Open Data Terrain Tiles. Australia terrain data © Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia) 2017. Transmitter positions and antenna heights: ACMA licensed broadcasting transmitter data (© Commonwealth of Australia, Creative Commons Attribution licence). Magnetic declination from WMM2025. Report an error
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