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With Spring well and truly underway, Jim’s Antennas customers may be noticing an increase in the numbers of birds landing on their roof, TV antenna and other roof fittings. The result can be unsightly staining of the roof, which is particularly noticeable on the modern dark toned Colourbond metal roofs. As many homes rely on […]
The Jims Antennas team From Melbourne CBD recently provided the Free To Air MATV System throughout the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. The antenna system was temporarily set up to provide a TV signal for the Telstra AGM. Telstra shareholders were present to interact with the Telstra T Box among other gadgets. The franchisees from Melbourne worked […]
Jims Antennas were up early braving the winter chill on Grand Final day to make sure AFL fans were able to watch their beloved game in the city just next to Crown Casino. The team had to test different vantage points and a range of different digital antennas to make sure the reception was stable […]
I thought I would share a few thoughts regarding Real Estate Agents. I was counting how many agencies I deal with…. 22! As the owner & operator of Jim’s Antennas Maroochydore I have tried to cultivate positive relationships with all my business partners and in particular Real Estate Property Managers. When contacted by an agency […]
Recently myself , Colin – Jims Antennas Maroochydore and fellow Triathlon enthusiast Tim – Jim’s Antennas Gympie took part in the first of four ( count them ! ) Triathlons on the beautiful Bribie Island . Just a hop step and jump south from the Sunshine Coast Bribie Island is a great place for […]
Jim’s Antennas Noosa, a Success Story
Upon my first contact to the 1300 number, my local technician (Andrew Pugh) called me in less than 1 minute to discuss my enquiry/needs. I had 2 tv points installed by Andrew (Narellan Vale) & organised for my neighbour to attend my appointment (I had to work). He turned up early (not many tradesmen do […]
My name is Ian Fedrick and I just wanted to let you know how happy I was with the service your Technician Ian of Jims Antennas Noosa has given us to our Home . I wanted TV reception to my Man Cave 3 stories below the Antenna. Ian was not only able to achieve this […]
I am very impressed with Matthew who came to my place in Mernda. He was professional, friendly, polite and very punctual. I did not have all the parts that I needed, but he was able to provide me with this and figure out ways to fix my antenna problems. He was knowledgeable, happy to answer […]
The team at Jim’s Antennas Central Queensland and The Sunshine Coast have been studying to upgrade our technical knowledge . We have been studying with the help of Matchmaster and Skills Connect for the Certificate III in Digital Technology. An excellent combination of top quality “on line” education and assessment together with time in the […]
Well, by the time you read this the dust will have settled on another great Antennas Conference and those in the know will have no doubt started scratching their heads figuring out a way to do it all over again in (hopefully) another exotic location for 2013… This years conference was the second that I […]
Technician: Ian (Noosa Heads – QLD) Service: TV & Surround Sound I can highly recommend Ian as knowledgeable, efficient and the best tradesman I have come across to help with the installation of TV & sound system as well as locating the best position for Antenna reception. I will certainly be recommending him to friends […]
Jim’s Antennas Central Queensland recently set up Satellite Dishes to beam a live simulcast service for Queensland Performing Arts. This is the second performance QPAC have hosted .The first being the world acclaimed Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra last September, then Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestra last week. Jim’s Antennas were asked to install Dishes and decoder boxes in […]
Technician – Shane (Upwey – VIC) Service: UHF Antenna Installation & Surround Sound The expertise and service provided today by Shane when installing a UHF antenna, but more particularly when he set up the surround sound system (SSS) was fantastic. The SSS has never sounded so good! We are very grateful to Shane for producing […]
Technician: Aaron (Canterbury – VIC) Service: TV Wall Mount Hi Aaron, Thanks again for your promptness in installing our TV’s at our premises in Mooroolbark VIC. We truly appreciated your expert opinion and the way you did the job. It looks so neat and tidy and the ’black duct’ clearly demonstrated you going above and […]
Techncician: Ian (Mandurah – WA) Service: Installation of Smart TV & BlueRay Set Up We are more than happy with the service provided by Ian in installing our new Smart TV and BlueRay recorder at our home in Kennedy Bay WA. He was extremely helpful and gave us some very good advice as well. It […]
Technician: Sam (Donvale – VIC) Service: Antenna Installation I would just like to let you know what wonderful and friendly service I received yesterday from Sam whilst installing a new antenna at our home in Thornbruy. His customer service was most professional, he completed his job quickly and most efficiently. In short, he provided exceptional […]
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Digital TV was instigated virtually worldwide, to enhance our viewing experience by offering DVD quality images and sound. Digital TV also uses the broadcast frequencies far more efficiently. This enables us to receive up to four digital channels in the same ‘space’ previously occupied by one analogue channel. These advances allow the use of antennas […]
With the analogue switch off imminent in Adelaide, now occurring in April 2013 which is earlier than first planned it is becoming more obvious that some older antenna systems which have until now been working intermittently and able to decode some digital signals with analogue as a backup when drop outs occur will not be […]
Jim’s Antennas Maroochydore and in fact Jim’s Antennas Franchises all across the Sunshine Coast between Caloundra to Noosa , Glasshouse to Gympie and Maleny to Eumundi are consistently partnering with Matchmaster to provide first class digital reception systems . Take a look at the “before ” photo at the foot of this article .A perfect […]
Technician: Ian Martin (Noosa – QLD) Service: Wall Mounted Flat-screen TV Installation Just letting you know that you have one of the best operators I have had the pleasure of meeting, in the world of tradesmen and I have used many trades over the last 60 years. He is a shining example of what every […]
Upon arrival at a callout to a customer’s house in Warrandyte North, l was faced with two problems. The first was a very unhappy customer who had been trying to access free to air television for several years with no luck and two huge hills either side of the customers house. After receiving a quote […]
Every year Jim’s Antennas franchisees gather at their annual conference . This year we had the good fortune to travel from The Sunshine Coast to Hamilton Island in the beautiful Whitsunday Islands . Over a weekend of education and fun all the Jim’s Antennas franchisees had the chance to meet and mingle with each other […]
Well done to the installer Troy from Jim’s Antennas. I called out to commission and audit Troy’s installation of a Foxtel ready apartment block and the system was working great.
Choosing the correct coaxial cable is imperative in Digital TV Installations. The wrong choice could have your shiny new LED screen freezing and pixelating in the middle of your favourite TV show or just as your team is about to kick that winning goal. Quad shield cabling is a standard that should be used as […]
Andrew Parke and Heidi Schieren from Jim’s Antennas met in Canberra with members from the governments Digital Switchover Taskforce to discuss the ongoing work it is conducting which helps audit the set top box and antenna installations performed under the governments HAS (Household Assistance Scheme). Under the scheme some Australians are entitled to receive assistance […]
On a commercial site today at Port Of Brisbane. Container handling operation (Patrick Logistics) that uses a Local Area Network (local?? – it was humungous) to distribute bulletins and messages to TVs across three sites. We worked with IT support people in Adelaide and local staff to give them updates from the Olympics at selected […]
November 26, 2009 A man was critically injured when he fell from the second-storey roof of his house and became wedged between two brick walls in Melbourne’s east. It’s believed the 38-year-old man was adjusting the television antenna on the roof of his home in rural NSW. This drives home once again the need for […]