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How can I get better TV reception in my apartment?

”Murphy’s law” or not, why does the TV reception always start to play up during a crucial point in a match or when the big twist of your favourite show is about to be revealed? Just when the big moment is about to be revealed or your team has a chance to score, your TV starts to pixelate. Or your image freezes. Or worse, the channel is no longer there.


Thankfully there are solutions. Some of which you can assess yourself. Then there are others that need to be worked on by a professional. Before you call the experts at Jim’s Antennas, try the below:

  • Ensure your TV and power cables are connected to the wall sockets as well as the TV
  • Try and perform an auto or manual scan for TV Channels (refer back to your TV’s owner manual)
  • If you do have an amplifier in your system ensure the power supply is plugged in and turned on


Other issues that can affect your TV reception can be poor or inferior cabling, splitters, connectors, amplifiers and incorrection installation.


In some cases it can also be due to interferences from trees, towers and other buildings.


This was the issue that Rob from Jim’s Antennas Chermside’s customer had. They live in a apartment building and struggled with bad TV reception. For this job, Rob installed a brand new antenna and splitter, which helps amplify the signal from the antenna to the TV. Now his customer has strong reception and can enjoy watching TV.


Whether you live in an apartment or house, you no longer have to put up with bad TV reception. Just call the experts on 131 546 or book here to arrange your free onsite quote.

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