Poor TV reception will irritate & frustrate you more than anything else. What will you do if you have such an issue in your space? You must need some professional assistance right away as it is nearly impossible for you to fix the thing accurately. At Express Antenna Service, we help you get rid of the annoying digital TV aerial signal problems and assure you start experiencing the great benefits of our digital TV aerial installation service in Brisbane. We have an expert team and advanced tools to fix your issue quickly. We can also explain the tips and tricks we follow to achieve the optimal reception with the existing or new digital TV aerial in Brisbane.

Distance & direction to the TV transmitter

What was the Know the distance between the TV transmitters or towers in your area and your home? Is it nearer to you or remain at a distant place? To find the nearest TV transmitting station and its distance, we employ sophisticated aerial selection tools. It helps us ascertain the most appropriate direction towards the nearest TV transmitter.

Position of the aerial

TV reception rests not only on the distance from a broadcast tower but also on the terrain and the nearby houses, buildings, trees, etc., in the surrounding areas. Therefore, the digital TV aerial position and the height are critical factors to consider. We can put it in the house, however, it should be in the attic near a window. Because we know that things in a room can interfere with the signal, we experiment with different positions to determine the best one. We also pick the secure digital TV aerial installation spot and remember to provide the most satisfactory coverage. Digital aerial works better if you place it at a high place or closer to a window. The highest possible point ensures you see a drastic improvement in the picture quality!

Polarization of TV network

The TV signal is usually delivered with vertical or horizontal polarisation by most TV transmitters. In Brisbane, the TV signal is disclosed in horizontal polarization. We work in the area for longer and know how to put digital TV aerial installation to access the TV transmitter easily. We have tools to diagnose the polarization of TV networks, and we will do it better.

Keep your TV aerial away from metal

We keep any metallic surfaces away from your aerial installation site and keep them as much distance as possible from any metal objects. Make sure that metallic surfaces near your aerial can cause interference with the digital signals. It can even block your reception.

Strong signals areas

Is the signal strength in your area strong? Are you still using an antenna with a built-in amplifier? It might be a reason that the TV receiver gets too much signal. The excessive drive may result in a loss of TV signal. We turn the variable gain control from max to min to minimize the antenna’s amplification and rescan for TV channels for better reception. Adding a signal booster to your aerial and amplified aerial can give you better results than a passive aerial.

Telescopic aerials

Are you using an aerial with a telescopic aerial? Ensure that the aerials are extended to the maximum length to get the best performance. If you utilize two telescopic aerials with an aerial, we’ll arrange them at an angle that keeps them from colliding.

Longer cable

The signal intensity will be somewhat reduced if the aerial cable is extended! However, we aim to avoid using an extremely long wire because it will limit your signal strength. All other wires and cables are kept as far away as feasible from the aerial.

Because other cables in close vicinity can interfere with reception.

Hopefully, the aforementioned pointers will assist you in determining how to get the best possible reception from your TV aerial. 

We offer precise quotations for all our TV aerial and satellite services. So please feel free to contact our team to arrange a visit or check the situation. We provide free estimates after a site survey and same-day or next-day service.

Robust TV antennas have become a boon these days for people who want to cut the cord. They will simply plug into your television and start fetching over-the-air channels, which broadcasters send over the airwaves from the transmitting towers.

You might be surprised by how many channels are there over the air. But from channels blinking off and on to channels not being received at all by your digital converter box or television, digital TV broadcasts have their own unique set of problems. There are several ways to boost your digital TV signal reception without modifying the digital converter box or television.

Just imagine, waiting for the weekend to watch your favorite TV show being broadcasted, and suddenly the picture could “ghost,” become noisy (snow) or fade away. The only thing you could wish at that time is for a miracle to happen so that you won’t miss any part of the show.

With Express Antenna Services aerial point installation, you can forever bid adieu to your digital TV antenna related problem. We are the aerial installations specialist in Brisbane providing services like:

• New digital antenna install
• Digital antenna upgrade
• Digital amplifier
• Additional phone, TV, and data points
• Flat screen wall mount

If you are pondering over how to boost your antenna signal, we have these six tips for you to follow.

Tip 1: Re-adjust Your Antenna

Distance and direction of your home from the TV station transmitters are the two important parameters that determine the reception of a TV antenna. The height of the tower and the transmitter’s power also matter.

If you reside nearer to the broadcast tower, and the signal path is relatively uninterrupted, your signal reception will be robust and stable. And if you move farther away, getting solid signal strength gets trickier. This is why carefully selecting and installing an antenna is essential.

Tip 2: Install an Antenna Amplifier

TV signals from the antenna generally become weaker as it travels through the coax cable to the TV or network tuner. If you are splitting the signals into one or more locations or the cable runs are too far, then your TV signal may become too weak and you may need to install a preamplifier.

Preamplifiers are installed on the antenna mast as close to the antenna as possible. They amplify the signal before line loss occurs. For best results, keep the coax cable length short from the antenna to the preamplifier.

The preamplifier is a great solution when the signal strength degrades due to splitters, cable runs, etc. The higher the amplifier’s dB rating the greater is the signal strength.

Tip 3: Use Two Antennas

Maybe your antenna is working fine, but it is not able to receive the signal from different towers. This case will require you to install a second bidirectional antenna. You will receive signals from several transmission towers and your TV will choose the best one for each station. Just make sure not to stack antennas and build them too close to each other. Maintain at least 1-2 meters between each antenna.

Tip 4: Install High Quality Coax Cable

This cannot be understated enough. Getting yourself a roll of high quality cable with good shielding and low signal loss is paramount, especially if you have to run the cables a fair distance to your tuner.

The longer the cable runs between the tuner and the antenna, the greater will be the signal loss. Keep the cable short for best results.

Tip 5: Reset Your Digital Tuner

This will help you to get better TV reception. A digital tuner will convert the incoming signal into a digital format that your TV will recognize. But broadcasters might change the metadata from time to time that will interfere with the tuner’s ability to understand the signal. And your digital tuner will use the older data without getting the right channel information. You can fix this by:

• Disconnecting the coax cable from the TV
• Reconnecting all connections
• Doing one or more channel scan
• Turning off and unplugging your TV and converter box

Tip 6: Raise the Antenna

If resetting the digital tuner did not help you, then take a closer look at your antenna. If the antenna does not get a clear line of sight to the transmission tower then you might face a signal loss. So, experts usually recommend going with an aerial point installation at least 10-20 feet off the ground on your property. And the roof of your home is usually the ideal choice.

Follow the above tips if you are willing to boost your antenna signal. However, if you are still facing issues, it’s probably time to call an expert who knows exactly what they are doing. If your reception is a little better following the six tips, but still it’s not up to the mark, there is no harm in calling someone out to fix your problem.

Give a call on 0409 908 221 to Jon Burfield, the antenna and reception specialist at Express Antenna Services, and we will get your set working right easily and quickly. You can also write to us at expressantennaservices@gmail.com.

Book an appointment today!