TV reception in Kalgoorlie
Free-to-air TV in Kalgoorlie comes from the Kalgoorlie local translator at Karlkurla, 4.3 km to the NW (bearing 325°). It broadcasts on VHF Band III (channels 6–12) channels 7, 9, 10, 12, horizontally polarised.
A standard-gain VHF antenna pointed NW and mounted horizontally (elements flat) gives reliable reception for most homes.
Channels from Kalgoorlie
| Channel | Service | Frequency (MHz) | Band | Polarisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | SBS7 | 184.625 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 9 | VDW9 | 198.625 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 10 | WOW10 | 212.625 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 12 | VEW12 | 226.625 | VHF | Horizontal |
Transmitter data © Commonwealth of Australia (ACMA), CC BY 4.0. Predicted reception; terrain and local obstructions vary.
TV channels and frequencies in Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie is served by the Karlkurla transmitter, 4.3 km NW (bearing 325° true). It carries the multiplexes below, so a VHF-only antenna is required. Data updated 13 July 2026 (ACMA).
| Network | RF channel | Centre frequency | Band | Polarisation | Channels (LCN) | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBSSBS7 | 7 | 184.625 MHz | VHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| 10 (West Digital Television)VDW9 | 9 | 198.625 MHz | VHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| ABCABC9A | 9A | 205.625 MHz | VHF | Horizontal |
| - |
| WINWOW10 | 10 | 212.625 MHz | VHF | Horizontal |
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| 7 (Seven Regional WA)VEW12 | 12 | 226.625 MHz | VHF | Horizontal |
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See the full Karlkurla transmitter page, or look up channels and frequencies for another suburb.
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 Kalgoorlie
- Point towards
- 325° true (324° magnetic)
- North-west
- Use the magnetic figure with a compass or phone.
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- to Karlkurla
- Line of sight
- Clear
- antenna 6 m above ground
From the centre of Kalgoorlie the path to Karlkurla is clear.
Antenna elements: horizontal.
- Coolgardie, 35.6 km at 234°, has a path from here that grazes terrain 11.2 km away.
- Kambalda, 54.9 km at 159°, has a path from here blocked by terrain 29.4 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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