Antenna guide / Queensland / Capella
Which way to point your TV antenna in Capella
Point it 33° north north east at the Mt Lowe transmitter, 24 km away.
- Bearing
- 33° NNE
- Transmitter
- Mt Lowe
- Distance
- 24 km
- Polarisation
- Horizontal
- Band
- UHF
- Expected signal
- Fair
What antenna you need
Mt Lowe broadcasts on UHF, so use a UHF antenna. Mount it with the elements lying flat, side to side.
Channels from Mt Lowe
| Network | Channel | Band | Polarisation | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | 31 | UHF | Horizontal | 2 kW |
| SBS | 28 | UHF | Horizontal | 2 kW |
| Seven | 29 | UHF | Horizontal | 2 kW |
| WIN (Nine) | 30 | UHF | Horizontal | 2 kW |
If Mt Lowe is blocked
Hills and tall buildings can block the first choice. These are the next best transmitters for Capella:
- Emerald: 163° SSE, 45 km, horizontal, UHF and VHF. Expected signal: fair.
How to line it up
Stand where the antenna is going, hold your phone flat and open Compass. Turn until it reads 33°, then aim the front of the antenna that way. The iPhone Compass app uses true north by default, which is what these bearings use.
Bearings and signal estimates come from each transmitter's licensed power and distance. They do not account for terrain, so treat them as the starting point. The government's mySwitch tool can check an exact street address.
Aerial Pointer shows a live compass that turns you onto the transmitter, ranks every option for your exact spot and works with no signal.
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