Antenna guide / South Australia / Cowell
Which way to point your TV antenna in Cowell
Point it 315° north west at the Mt Olinthus transmitter, 16 km away.
- Bearing
- 315° NW
- Transmitter
- Mt Olinthus
- Distance
- 16 km
- Polarisation
- Vertical
- Band
- UHF
- Expected signal
- Good
What antenna you need
Mt Olinthus broadcasts on UHF, so use a UHF antenna. Mount it with the elements standing upright.
Channels from Mt Olinthus
| Network | Channel | Band | Polarisation | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | 36 | UHF | Vertical | 11 kW |
| GDS | 37 | UHF | Vertical | 11 kW |
| SBS | 39 | UHF | Vertical | 11 kW |
| SGS (10) | 35 | UHF | Vertical | 11 kW |
| Seven (GTS) | 34 | UHF | Vertical | 11 kW |
If Mt Olinthus is blocked
Hills and tall buildings can block the first choice. These are the next best transmitters for Cowell:
- The Bluff: 61° ENE, 132 km, horizontal, UHF. 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 315°, 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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