Free-to-air
Free-to-air (FTA) TV in Australia has been broadcast using analog signals since 1956. These analog TV signals are in the process of being replaced by more efficient digital transmissions that are already on air in most locations.
A typical household TV system will normally consist of an antenna, cabling, wallplates and flyleads leading to the digital reception equipment (e.g. TV, set-top box). Problems with receiving digital services may occur in one or more parts of the system. For example, reception of some or all of the new digital channels via the existing antenna might be marginal and/or the cabling may not carry the digital signal effectively. In such cases replacement needs to be considered.
You will need to find out if the current TV antenna is designed for the same band of operation that the digital TV broadcasts in the area will be transmitted on. In some cases it will need to be upgraded either because the new digital channels are in a new frequency band or because the antenna is older or not in good condition and can’t receive adequate signal. The building’s antenna system (including cabling) can be assessed by our antenna installer with experience in digital TV services to find out if it needs to be replaced or upgraded.