Name: Jim's Antennas
Address: 48 Edinburgh Road, VIC, 3138, Australia
Telephone: 131 546
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

So … How do I install a TV Antenna? Well, this question should really be addressed as WHY WOULD I PAY SOMEONE TO INSTALL MY TV ANTENNA. We can easily answer this and explain why it is better to get an expert like a Jim’s Antennas Tech to do it for you.

The first thing when installing a new antenna is to survey the roof and select the best position and height for your Antenna. This is done by using a field strength meter, a test Antenna, and walking over your roof to find the correct location. This may require adding height to lift the antenna above obstruction in the signals path to work out the optimum location. Oh yes, and don’t forget as you are working at heights, the correct PPE must be worn. This will also tell you if you need a booster (Mast Head Amplifier) as well.

After you have selected the best position and height for your digital TV Antenna, you will need to select the correct bracket and masting to mount your antenna on your roof. This may be a Tripod mount for a metal roof, or a stayed mast and mount if you require height. It is a different ball game again when you have a tile roof. You will need to select the correct mount to suit the application. When you mount your antenna bracket, don’t forget the silicon to prevent any leaks.

After the antenna mount has been installed, you will need to mount the Antenna onto the pole. This may be as simple as undoing the wing nuts or hex nuts and slide the bracket over the pole. If you are using a higher mast, you must do this step whilst you are installing the antenna mount, as you may not be able to safely reach the top of the pole to slip the Antenna mount over the pole. When you have the antenna bracket over the pole, you need to connect your Signal Strength meter to the antenna to tune the antenna into the transmitter. This can only be done correctly if you use a field strength Meter. Once this is complete, tighten the nuts to hold it in position.

When this has been completed, you need to run your cable from the Antenna to the Amplifier if needed, or the splitter / wall plate inside your house. You should only use RG6 shielded coax, preferable Tri or quad shield as these are best suited for Digital TV and will minimise outside “noise”. It is important to note that should you have old RG59 or flat core cable you should replace this cable as old cable will deteriorate and crack causing water from rain to leak in which will destroy your signal.

Once you have completed all this, and terminated the coax to your splitter or wall point, you then need to test your signal at the wall plate to see if all your hard work has worked, and you have a signal that is clean and strong at your TV.

Now we have told you how it is done, the question still remaining is Why do I want to do this all myself when I can pay someone to do it for me, and receive a warranty that you can fall back on if need be.

If you don’t have a field strength meter, PPE and Ladders etc to do this job, why not call Jim’s Antennas today on 131 546 or book online 24/7 to get a free quote and piece of mind that the job is done correctly and safely by a fully qualified Technician who carries all the equipment and insurances needed to complete the job.

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If you are not satisfied with the job, we will inspect it and have any problems fixed. If we believe the job is good and you do not, we will jointly agree on an independent expert to provide a report at our expense, and fix any problems found. Until this is done, you need not pay for the job. If problems are not fixed within a fortnight, any advance will be refunded.

Only if no problems are found by the expert, will you be asked to pay the agreed price for the job and half the cost of the report.

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If payment is made in advance and the job not done, the payment will be refunded.
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