Antenna guide / Queensland / Monto
Which way to point your TV antenna in Monto
Point it 155° south south east at the Mulgildie transmitter, 15 km away.
- Bearing
- 155° SSE
- Transmitter
- Mulgildie
- Distance
- 15 km
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Band
- UHF
- Expected signal
- Good
What antenna you need
Mulgildie broadcasts on UHF, so use a UHF antenna. Mount it with the elements standing upright.
Channels from Mulgildie
| Network | Channel | Band | Polarisation | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | 41 | UHF | Vertical | 4 kW |
| SBS | 45 | UHF | Vertical | 4 kW |
| Seven | 42 | UHF | Vertical | 4 kW |
| WIN (Nine) | 43 | UHF | Vertical | 4 kW |
If Mulgildie is blocked
Hills and tall buildings can block the first choice. These are the next best transmitters for Monto:
- Mount Hopeful: 335° NNW, 139 km, horizontal, UHF. Expected signal: fair.
- Mt Goonaneman: 122° ESE, 118 km, vertical, 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 155°, 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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