Blue Mountains TV Antennas

A lot of people ask me why Channel ABC used to work fine on Analog and when they get their new Digital box or Digital TV, they suddenly begin having trouble watching ABC.

The reason is very simple.

The Analog Channels are:

• 2 for ABC
• 7 for Channel 7
• 9 for Channel 9
• 10 for Channel 10
• and then 28 for SBS

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When Digital TV came along, they had to put the each channel somewhere else so they did not clash, the Digital channels are arranged as follows:

• 6 for Channel 7
• 8 for Channel 9
• 11 for Channel 10
• 12 for ABC
• and 34 for SBS

An older TV antenna was designed to receive Channels 1 through to 10, and channels 11 through to 27 are “tuned out” of the antenna’s reception capability so that you do not get interference from radios such as Police, Fire, Ambulances, CB Radio, etc. which operate in the frequencies between channel 11 and 27.

Some re-arranging was done and what you have is a nice neat TV spectrum of Channels 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and then way out there is SBS on channel 34.

What this means for you is that your antenna is the wrong physical shape to receive digital TV…. and, you may need a replacement. Sometimes, the problem may be caused by other components in your TV system such as the wrong type of cable, splitters, dis-combobulators or other such gadgets. Our test equipment has the capability to identify which part of your antenna system is not compatible with Digital TV reception and we will give you all the options available to get you up and running.

If you would like us to come and test your old antenna for free, give us a call on 0422 869 464 and mention this web page. There is no obligation and we will show you the actual signal levels being received by your antenna, and provide a written report if you wish.

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During January and February we are offering 10% off on the Strong SRT-5492 High Definition Digital Recorder.

Connecting your VCR to a Digital Set Top Box is rather difficult. You can record Digital TV to tape, but you must leave your Digital Box on the channel to be recorded.

The Strong 5492 eliminates this problem, allowing you to record High Definition Digital TV straight onto the hard drive built in to the box. No Tapes, No Blank DVDs, no mucking about with the timer.

Setting a recording is as simple as pressing the TV Guide Button, finding the TV Show you want, and pressing RECORD. It is DONE!!!

RRP is $599

Special price is $539

Includes GST, postage anywhere in Australia or delivery & set up if you are local to the Blue Mountains.

Use coupon code “capricorn” when you buy online or just ask when you are on the phone

STRONG SRT5492 High Definition Digital TV Receiver
Features:

• TWIN MPEG4 HD TUNERS
• RECORD and PLAYBACK
• ADJUSTABLE TIMESHIFT RECORDING/BUFFER
• BUILT IN 500GB HARD DRIVE
• Ethernet Connection
• DUAL USB Connection for External HDD to 1Tb
• 3 Channel Recording & Watch a 4th, from 2 Networks *
• ICE TV Compatible
• 32 TIMES Fast Forward
• EPG – 7 Day Programmable Electronic Program Guide
• Captions & Teletext (Does NOT require Teletext capable TV)
• RECORDS CAPTIONS
• 16:9 Full Screen, 4:3 Letterbox
& Full Screen
• Auto & Manual Search Mode
• Favourite Channel List Editing
• Picture in Menu & Zoom
• Signal / Quality Level Indicator
• 8 Timer Event Settings
• Parental Lock

Visit our online store to purchase via paypal or COD

Purchase online via paypal

Phone 0422 869 464 if you wish to order in person.

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Are you “Digital Ready”?

You may have seen the latest advertising campaign from the Government about this, but how do you know if your Antenna is “Digital Ready”?

If you are buying a new TV or set top box, the Australian Government has developed labels to help you choose the option that is right for you. Look out for these labels at your local electronics retailer.

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