TV reception in Bargara
Free-to-air TV in Bargara comes from the Wide Bay main transmitter at Mt Goonaneman, 74.7 km to the SSW (bearing 207°). It broadcasts on VHF Band III (channels 6–12) channels 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, vertically polarised.
At 74.7 km this is fringe reception: a high-gain VHF antenna mounted high and clear of the roofline, usually with a masthead amplifier, is the normal fit.
Channels from Wide Bay
| Channel | Service | Frequency (MHz) | Band | Polarisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | SBS6 | 177.5 | VHF | Vertical |
| 7 | STQ7 | 184.5 | VHF | Vertical |
| 8 | TNQ8 | 191.5 | VHF | Vertical |
| 10 | RTQ10 | 212.5 | VHF | Vertical |
| 11 | ABC11 | 219.5 | VHF | Vertical |
Transmitter data © Commonwealth of Australia (ACMA), CC BY 4.0. Predicted reception; terrain and local obstructions vary.
TV channels and frequencies in Bargara
Bargara is served by the Mount Goonaneman transmitter, 74.7 km SSW (bearing 207° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBSSBS6 | 6 | 177.5 MHz | VHF | Vertical |
| - |
| 7 (Seven Queensland)STQ7 | 7 | 184.5 MHz | VHF | Vertical |
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| 10TNQ8 | 8 | 191.5 MHz | VHF | Vertical |
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| WINRTQ10 | 10 | 212.5 MHz | VHF | Vertical |
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| ABCABC11 | 11 | 219.5 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 Bargara
- Point towards
- 207° true (197° magnetic)
- South-south-west
- Use the magnetic figure with a compass or phone.
- Distance
- 74.7 km
- to Mount Goonaneman
- Line of sight
- Clear
- antenna 6 m above ground
From the centre of Bargara the path to Mount Goonaneman is clear.
Antenna elements: vertical.
- Burnett Heads, 9.2 km at 326°, has a path from here blocked by terrain 2.8 km away.
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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