TV reception in Atherton
Free-to-air TV in Atherton comes from the Cairns main transmitter at Mt Bellenden Ker, 39.1 km to the E (bearing 90°). It broadcasts on VHF Band III (channels 6–12) channels 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, horizontally polarised.
A medium-gain VHF antenna pointed E and mounted horizontally (elements flat) gives reliable reception for most homes.
Pockets of Atherton shadowed from Cairns can use the Atherton translator (0.6 km E, UHF channels 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, H polarisation), which needs a UHF antenna pointed the other way, a common cause of "wrong antenna" reception faults after DIY installs.
Channels from Cairns
| Channel | Service | Frequency (MHz) | Band | Polarisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | TNQ6 | 177.5 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 7 | SBS7 | 184.5 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 8 | ABC8 | 191.5 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 11 | STQ11 | 219.5 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 12 | RTQ12 | 226.5 | VHF | Horizontal |
Transmitter data © Commonwealth of Australia (ACMA), CC BY 4.0. Predicted reception; terrain and local obstructions vary.
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