TV reception in Mount Isa
Free-to-air TV in Mount Isa comes from the Mount Isa local translator at Mount Isa, 1.3 km to the SE (bearing 138°). It broadcasts on combined VHF/UHF channels 7, 37, 39, 41, horizontally polarised.
A standard-gain VHF+UHF antenna pointed SE and mounted horizontally (elements flat) gives reliable reception for most homes.
Channels from Mount Isa
| Channel | Service | Frequency (MHz) | Band | Polarisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ABC7 | 184.625 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 37 | ITQ37 | 592.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 39 | IMP39 | 606.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 41 | IDQ41 | 620.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
Transmitter data © Commonwealth of Australia (ACMA), CC BY 4.0. Predicted reception; terrain and local obstructions vary.
TV channels and frequencies in Mount Isa
Mount Isa is served by the Mount Isa transmitter, 1.3 km SE (bearing 138° true). It carries the multiplexes below, so a UHF-only antenna is required. Data updated 13 July 2026 (ACMA).
| Network | RF channel | Centre frequency | Band | Polarisation | Channels (LCN) | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven CentralITQ37 | 37 | 592.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| ImparjaIMP39 | 39 | 606.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| 10 CentralIDQ41 | 41 | 620.5 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 Mount Isa
- Point towards
- 174° true (169° magnetic)
- South
- Use the magnetic figure with a compass or phone.
- Distance
- 1 km
- to Mount Isa
- Line of sight
- Clear
- antenna 6 m above ground
From the centre of Mount Isa the path to Mount Isa is clear.
Antenna elements: horizontal.
- Mount Isa, 2.3 km at 116°, has a clear path from here.
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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