TV reception in South Fremantle
Free-to-air TV in South Fremantle comes from the Perth main transmitter at Bickley / Carmel, 31 km to the ENE (bearing 78°). It broadcasts on VHF Band III (channels 6–12) channels 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, horizontally polarised.
A medium-gain VHF antenna pointed ENE and mounted horizontally (elements flat) gives reliable reception for most homes.
Channels from Perth
| Channel | Service | Frequency (MHz) | Band | Polarisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | TVW6 | 177.5 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 7 | SBS7 | 184.5 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 8 | STW8 | 191.5 | VHF | Horizontal |
| 11 | NEW11 | 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 channels and frequencies in South Fremantle
South Fremantle is served by the Bickley transmitter, 31 km ENE (bearing 78° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SevenTVW6 | 6 | 177.5 MHz | VHF | Horizontal |
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| SBSSBS7 | 7 | 184.5 MHz | VHF | Horizontal |
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| NineSTW8 | 8 | 191.5 MHz | VHF | Horizontal |
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| 10NEW11 | 11 | 219.5 MHz | VHF | Horizontal |
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| ABCABC12 | 12 | 226.5 MHz | VHF | 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 South Fremantle
- Point towards
- 79° true (81° magnetic)
- East
- Use the magnetic figure with a compass or phone.
- Distance
- 31.9 km
- to Bickley
- Line of sight
- Partly obstructed
- antenna 6 m above ground
From the centre of South Fremantle the path to Bickley is partly obstructed: terrain 1 km away rises 8 m above the line of sight.
Antenna elements: horizontal.
- Perth, 16 km at 38°, has a clear path from here.
- Scarborough, 19.4 km at 1°, has a path from here that grazes terrain 1.6 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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