What is causing my TV antenna reception problems?

There are many factors that can contribute to poor reception for your digital television. These factors may include but not limited to:

1. Weather conditions

This can cause the signal to temporarily reduce and result in digital reception to break up or ‘pixelate’.

2. Signal obstructions

Signal obstructions include tall trees and surrounding buildings. There are a number of areas around Australia that are known to be reception “black spot” regions.

3. Strength of the signal

The signal received directly from the antenna may be either too weak or even too strong for your high definition TV to generate a stable and reliable picture.

4. ‘Impulse’ or ‘noise’ interference

Noise interferance may be the result of using everyday electrical items including kitchen appliances, light switches, ovens & fridges, air conditioning units, desktop or laptop computers, Wi-Fi internet network equipment and cordless phones.

7. Distance between your premises and the nearest transmitting tower for your local TV stations

The further away from your nearest transmission tower, the worse quality reception you will have.

8. Age and condition of your TV antenna

On average, antennas in Australia are approximately 5 years old and each antenna is only serviced or upgraded once every 12 years! Low-quality antennas can rust, bend, snap or even break. Also, reception can be blocked by changes to structures around your premises, including new apartments or large buildings, growing trees or other foliage or other changes to the networks and their operators. This may mean you now require a high gain antenna to replace your previous low gain antenna or other methods to boost your weakened signal.

9. Age and condition of your TV

Older TVs may also contribute to poor picture quality. AntennaPros will ensure you receive the best quality advice and options to improve all of your TV reception issues.

10. Proximity to mobile telecommunications towers

If you are too close to a mobile phone tower that transmits signal on certain 4G frequencies, there may be a risk that there is interference impacting your TV reception. Additional TV wall outlets, changing the physical location of your external antenna, or adjusting the direction of your external antenna can all contribute to getting poor TV reception.