Mount Alexander / Bendigo TV Transmitter Outage – What Viewers Can Do Now

Another update has been released regarding the Mount Alexander (Bendigo) TV transmission site, which has been severely impacted by recent events. According to the ABC, this outage is affecting an estimated 356,000 viewers, and repairs are expected to take many months to fully restore.

This means many households across central and northern Victoria may continue to experience loss of TV reception or unstable signals for the foreseeable future.

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Overlap Areas – An Alternative Option for Some Homes

While the Mount Alexander transmitter remains offline, there is some positive news. A large number of affected properties may be located in overlap reception areas, where signals from other transmission towers could potentially be received.

Depending on your exact location, you may be able to redirect your antenna to one of the following transmitters that are currently operating:

• Murray Valley transmitter – approximately 9,400 viewers may be able to receive this signal
• Goulburn Valley – approximately 119,000 viewers may be able to receive this signal
• Ballarat transmitter – approximately 40,100 viewers may be able to receive this signal

https://www.abc.net.au/about/media-centre/press-releases/abc-bendigo-outage-guidance/106224452

Re-pointing your antenna to one of these transmitters could restore access to Free-To-Air TV services while repairs continue at Mount Alexander.

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How to Check Which Transmitters May Be Available to You

You can get an indication of which transmitters may be reachable from your property by using the national coverage tool.

Step 1. –  Go to TVMAP.AU and enter your reception address.

Step 2.- From the dropdown menu see available transmitters. Murray Valley, Goulburn Valley and Ballarat transmitters are online and not affected by the outage.

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Important: Do not attempt to Re-point Antennas Yourself

Although it may be tempting to adjust your antenna on your own, this is NOT recommended.

• Working at heights is dangerous
• Incorrect alignment can make reception worse
• Some homes may require a different antenna type, upgrading cabling, amplifiers, or even relocation of equipment.
• Accurate assessment requires a professional signal meter to confirm usable signal level and long-term equipment.

A licensed antenna technician can safely determine whether an alternative transmitter will work at your property and set your system up correctly the first time.

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How Jim’s Antennas Can Help

Jim’s Antennas technicians are equipped with professional signal meters and digital testing tools to:

• Check whether Murray Valley, Goulburn Valley or Ballarat signals are available at your address
• Advise if your current antenna is suitable or if an upgrade is required
• Professionally realign or replace antennas for the best possible reception
• Restore access to Free-To-Air TV channels where alternative signals are viable

Contact Jim’s Antennas today for an on-site reception check and honest advice.

Call us on 131 546 or head to www.jimsantennas.com.au