TV reception in Port Lincoln
Free-to-air TV in Port Lincoln comes from the Port Lincoln local translator at Port Lincoln, 4.3 km to the NW (bearing 320°). It broadcasts on UHF (channels 28–51) channels 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, horizontally polarised.
A standard-gain UHF antenna pointed NW and mounted horizontally (elements flat) gives reliable reception for most homes.
Channels from Port Lincoln
| Channel | Service | Frequency (MHz) | Band | Polarisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | SGS46 | 655.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 47 | GDS47 | 662.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 48 | GTS48 | 669.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 49 | ABC49 | 676.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 50 | SBS50 | 683.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
Transmitter data © Commonwealth of Australia (ACMA), CC BY 4.0. Predicted reception; terrain and local obstructions vary.
TV channels and frequencies in Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln is served by the Port Lincoln transmitter, 4.3 km NW (bearing 320° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10SGS46 | 46 | 655.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
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| NineGDS47 | 47 | 662.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
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| Seven Spencer GulfGTS48 | 48 | 669.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
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| ABCABC49 | 49 | 676.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
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| SBSSBS50 | 50 | 683.5 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 Port Lincoln
- Point towards
- 320° true (313° magnetic)
- North-west
- Use the magnetic figure with a compass or phone.
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- to Port Lincoln
- Line of sight
- Clear
- antenna 6 m above ground
From the centre of Port Lincoln the path to Port Lincoln is clear.
Antenna elements: horizontal.
- Coffin Bay, 36.3 km at 288°, has a path from here blocked by terrain 3.7 km away.
- Borthwicks Hill, 42.4 km at 12°, 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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