TV reception in South Mackay
Free-to-air TV in South Mackay comes from the Mackay main transmitter at Kuttabul, 28.7 km to the WNW (bearing 300°). It broadcasts on UHF (channels 28–51) channels 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, horizontally polarised.
A medium-gain UHF antenna pointed WNW and mounted horizontally (elements flat) gives reliable reception for most homes.
Channels from Mackay
| Channel | Service | Frequency (MHz) | Band | Polarisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | ABC28 | 529.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 29 | SBS29 | 536.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 30 | STQ30 | 543.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 32 | TNQ32 | 557.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 33 | RTQ33 | 564.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
Transmitter data © Commonwealth of Australia (ACMA), CC BY 4.0. Predicted reception; terrain and local obstructions vary.
TV channels and frequencies in South Mackay
South Mackay is served by the Kuttabul transmitter, 28.7 km WNW (bearing 300° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCABC28 | 28 | 529.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| SBSSBS29 | 29 | 536.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| 7 (Seven Queensland)STQ30 | 30 | 543.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
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| 10TNQ32 | 32 | 557.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
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| WINRTQ33 | 33 | 564.5 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 South Mackay
- Point towards
- 300° true (292° magnetic)
- West-north-west
- Use the magnetic figure with a compass or phone.
- Distance
- 28.7 km
- to Kuttabul
- Line of sight
- Clear
- antenna 6 m above ground
From the centre of South Mackay the path to Kuttabul is clear.
Antenna elements: horizontal.
- Sarina, 26.2 km at 167°, 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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