TV reception in Blackburn
Free-to-air TV in Blackburn comes from the Melbourne main transmitter at Mount Dandenong / Mt Dandenong, 17.2 km to the E (bearing 96°). 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 Blackburn shadowed from Melbourne can use the Ferntree Gully translator (13.9 km ESE, UHF channels 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, H polarisation), which needs a UHF antenna pointed the other way, a common cause of "wrong antenna" reception faults after DIY installs.
Channels from Melbourne
| Channel | Service | Frequency (MHz) | Band | Polarisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | HSV6 | 177.5 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 7 | SBS7 | 184.5 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 8 | GTV8 | 191.625 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 11 | ATV11 | 219.5 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 12 | ABC12 | 226.5 | VHF | Horizontal |
Transmitter data © Commonwealth of Australia (ACMA), CC BY 4.0. Predicted reception; terrain and local obstructions vary.
TV Antenna Services in Blackburn, Victoria
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