TV reception in Alice Springs
Free-to-air TV in Alice Springs comes from the Alice Springs local translator at Alice Springs, 3.6 km to the SW (bearing 221°). It broadcasts on combined VHF/UHF channels 6, 8, 30, 38, 40, horizontally polarised.
A standard-gain VHF+UHF antenna pointed SW and mounted horizontally (elements flat) gives reliable reception for most homes.
Channels from Alice Springs
| Channel | Service | Frequency (MHz) | Band | Polarisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | SBS6 | 177.5 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 8 | ABC8 | 191.625 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 30 | IMP30 | 543.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 38 | QQQ38 | 599.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 40 | CDT40 | 613.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
Transmitter data © Commonwealth of Australia (ACMA), CC BY 4.0. Predicted reception; terrain and local obstructions vary.
TV channels and frequencies in Alice Springs
Alice Springs is served by the Alice Springs transmitter, 3.6 km SW (bearing 221° true). It carries the multiplexes below, so a VHF and UHF antenna is required. Data updated 13 July 2026 (ACMA).
| Network | RF channel | Centre frequency | Band | Polarisation | Channels (LCN) | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBSSBS6 | 6 | 177.5 MHz | VHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| ABCABC8 | 8 | 191.625 MHz | VHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| ImparjaIMP30 | 30 | 543.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| Seven CentralQQQ38 | 38 | 599.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| 10 CentralCDT40 | 40 | 613.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
| - |
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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 Alice Springs
- Point towards
- 222° true (218° magnetic)
- South-west
- Use the magnetic figure with a compass or phone.
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- to Alice Springs
- Line of sight
- Clear
- antenna 6 m above ground
From the centre of Alice Springs the path to Alice Springs is clear.
Antenna elements: horizontal.
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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