TV reception in Gisborne
Free-to-air TV in Gisborne comes from the Bendigo main transmitter at Harcort North, 60.7 km to the NNW (bearing 336°). It broadcasts on UHF (channels 28–51) channels 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 39, horizontally polarised.
At 60.7 km this is fringe reception: a high-gain UHF antenna mounted high and clear of the roofline, usually with a masthead amplifier, is the normal fit.
Channels from Bendigo
| Channel | Service | Frequency (MHz) | Band | Polarisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | SBS28 | 529.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 29 | ABC29 | 536.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 30 | VTV30 | 543.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 31 | AMV31 | 550.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 33 | BCV33 | 564.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 39 | RBA39 | 606.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
Transmitter data © Commonwealth of Australia (ACMA), CC BY 4.0. Predicted reception; terrain and local obstructions vary.
TV channels and frequencies in Gisborne
Gisborne is served by the Harcourt North transmitter, 60.7 km NNW (bearing 336° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBSSBS28 | 28 | 529.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| ABCABC29 | 29 | 536.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| WINVTV30 | 30 | 543.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
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| 7AMV31 | 31 | 550.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
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| 10BCV33 | 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 Gisborne
- Point towards
- 336° true (324° magnetic)
- North-north-west
- Use the magnetic figure with a compass or phone.
- Distance
- 60.6 km
- to Harcourt North
- Line of sight
- Obstructed
- antenna 6 m above ground
From the centre of Gisborne the path to Harcourt North crosses high ground 11 km away that rises 123 m above the line of sight.
Antenna elements: horizontal.
- Melbourne, 48.6 km at 138°, has a path from here blocked by terrain 4.9 km away.
- South Yarra, 52.9 km at 137°, has a path from here blocked by terrain 5.9 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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