• TV Antenna installations in Ballarat

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    1. TV Antenna Placement

    This is obviously the most crucial part of all. Ensuring that the placement of the antenna is in the most optimal position available. It isn’t a guessing game for an expert electrician, there are signal measuring devices that can pinpoint the best place for a TV Antenna Installation. Not always is the highest point of a roof the best spot, often the strongest signal is coming from one side. Positioning the antenna at the highest point on a roof can increase the risk of interference of other frequencies. If the signal is strongest on one side of the roof, then there is no reason to position the antenna elsewhere. Using a fully licensed professional will save you the hassle of guessing.

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    2. TV Antenna Interference

    Think about TV reception the same as mobile, radio or WiFi reception. When there is a clear pathway for the signal then it is strongest. But, not only do mountains, trees or walls cause subtle interference, other signals can also clash. A sudden cause for interference can be a new WiFi router. If the router is positioned directly under the TV antenna, these signals can clash and cause interference for both TV reception and Internet signal. Try moving the router or turning it off to test if this improves your TV signal.
    Another thing to consider are your neighbors. Do they have any tall trees that are shadowing your TV Antenna? Is their home a double story or are they planning on building a second story? Any physical materials such as trees or buildings will block TV signals and reduce the available reception. You may need a taller TV Antenna Installation in this case.

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    3. TV Antenna Signal Boost with Amplifier

    Firstly, what exactly is a TV antenna amplifier?
    A TV Antenna Amplifier is a small device that is plugged in between your TV and the TV point on the wall. It also requires power from a powerpoint and boosts the signal coming from the Antenna to your TV.
    All high quality TV antennas come with their own built-in amplifier. However, you still may be having a less than satisfactory signal strength. It is not advisable to add an additional amplifier into the chain, this is because boosting signal strength via an amplifier increases the sensitivity and distorts the signal. So an amplifier is a roll of the dice but can potentially solve the problem. So don’t be buying an amplifier thinking it will fix the issue, because it may make the issue worse. You will find that with an amplifier, your TV signal can become an issue on windy days. With increased sensitivity there is an increased chance of interference along all the pathways a TV signal takes.

  • So with these 3 tips, advice and information, you now have a better understanding of what your issue could be. It may be just as simple as moving your WiFi router. Or you may have a more complex problem with your neighbors building a second story. In which case, you may need a new TV Antenna Installation to increase the height of your Antenna and signal strength. Happy watching!