Jim’s Antennas in Canberra working on the Digital Switchover

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 with a new Digital Set Top Box or a New Digital TV Antenna and installation.

The Australian Government’s Household Assistance Scheme is being rolled out across the country to help some Australian households switch to digital-only free to air television. The scheme will involve a government contracted installer visiting eligible households to supply,instal and demonstrate the use of a high definition set top box,at no cost to the recipient. Where the household is entitled,the installer will also undertake any necessary upgrades to the households external cabling or antenna.

Jim’s Antennas is proud to be a integral part of governments plan to switchover all Australians to digital TV. For more information regarding the household assistance scheme and the digital switchover please click on the link below.
Digital Switchover

To request a quote or booking, please click the button below to fill out the form below and your local franchisee will be in touch with you shortly.

Request a Quote

Is your current home security system in need of an upgrade? Or maybe you don’t have one at all but have been thinking about getting one. If so, it’s a good idea, because a home security system aims to help protect your property and loved ones from burglary, home intrusion and fire. And these days […]

Are tenants of your block of units complaining about poor TV reception ? Jim’s Antennas South Melbourne was called into this block of units in Richmond to solve the problem. The existing old wiring was used to pull up RG6 quad shielded cable which is best suited for Digital TV signals. New Digital f-type splitters […]

Imagine being able to watch the footy or your favourite TV show, whilst playing pool in your very own home! Sound to good to be true? Well, it’s not. As long as you have the space (spare room, outdoor shed or granny flat) and TV, it can be done. The ultimate entertainment room can be […]

In short, yes, TV signals travel in a straight line – but they may not always travel directly to their target destination, as they can also refract or bounce off obstacles in their way.   You’ve probably heard of a popular term, line of sight (LOS), which refers to the direct path of free space that […]