TV reception in Rosebud
Free-to-air TV in Rosebud comes from the Safety Beach local translator at Arthurs Seat, 2.9 km to the E (bearing 86°). It broadcasts on UHF (channels 28–51) channels 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, horizontally polarised.
A standard-gain UHF antenna pointed E and mounted horizontally (elements flat) gives reliable reception for most homes.
Pockets of Rosebud shadowed from Safety Beach can use the Rosebud translator (2.8 km SW, UHF channels 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, V polarisation), which needs a UHF antenna pointed the other way, a common cause of "wrong antenna" reception faults after DIY installs.
The regional main transmitter (Melbourne, 68.9 km NNE) is generally not usable here without a high-gain installation; the translator is the intended service.
Channels from Safety Beach
| Channel | Service | Frequency (MHz) | Band | Polarisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | SBS40 | 613.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 41 | HSV41 | 620.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 43 | ABC43 | 634.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 44 | GTV44 | 641.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
| 45 | ATV45 | 648.5 | UHF | Horizontal |
Transmitter data © Commonwealth of Australia (ACMA), CC BY 4.0. Predicted reception; terrain and local obstructions vary.
TV channels and frequencies in Rosebud
Rosebud is served by the Arthurs Seat transmitter, 2.9 km E (bearing 86° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBSSBS40 | 40 | 613.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| SevenHSV41 | 41 | 620.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
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| ABCABC43 | 43 | 634.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| NineGTV44 | 44 | 641.5 MHz | UHF | Horizontal |
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| 10ATV45 | 45 | 648.5 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 Rosebud
- Point towards
- 86° true (74° magnetic)
- East
- Use the magnetic figure with a compass or phone.
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- to Arthurs Seat
- Line of sight
- Clear
- antenna 6 m above ground
From the centre of Rosebud the path to Arthurs Seat is clear.
Antenna elements: horizontal.
- Rosebud, 2.8 km at 234°, has a clear path from here.
- Highton, 57.2 km at 293°, has a path from here blocked by terrain 34.7 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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