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Are you one of the many who are currently working/studying from home? If so, is your mobile reception strong and reliable? Or do you find yourself feeling frustrated because your calls keep dropping out or your mobile reception is too weak? If this is you – you are not alone – but there is good […]

The team at Jim’s Antennas works closely with Jim’s Security to provide the very best service for our customers. We offer a complete range of security products for both residential and commercial applications and supply a number of professional brands such as Bosch, Dahua and Hikvision. Our experts will provide you with an assessment of […]

It’s incredible how the look of a room can change just by simply mounting a TV to the wall. It is both a stylistic and practical choice creating a more spacious and modern look to any room. TV mounting is also the safer option – which is the most important benefit. If you have been thinking […]

Are you currently renovating or building and would like to mount your TV to the wall? At Jim’s Antennas our Franchisees are not only experts at installing & TV mounting, they can also help you with the design. If you have a vision of how you would like your room to be, our team, will […]

Gaming Rooms are more popular then ever and calls for help to set up dream gaming rooms is higher than ever. With the number of gaming rooms our Franchisees have been setting up lately one tip that we recommend to create the perfect gaming room is: LED LIGHTS! They are the perfect way to create […]

Tired of Dead Spots or Weak WiFi Signals in Certain Areas Around the House? While there are plethora of WiFi solutions available hardwired access points are the most effective solution for extending and strengthening your WiFi connection.  So .. What is a Wifi Access Point? A Wifi Access Point is a device that is hardwired […]

Gaming rooms seem to be the latest rage at the moment with many customers asking for help to set up the ultimate gaming room at home. From setting up a quality entertainment system to installing LED lights to add to the vibe. When it comes to gaming rooms it’s important that you have the perfect […]

With the influx of requests for TV mounting – we are guessing that everyone knows the benefits of this service. 👌 It has certainly been keeping Kenny from Jim’s Antennas in North Lakes busy. For one job he was asked to mount two TVs. The first one was a 65” TV mounted on a corner […]

If you currently have a room that feels crowded, is small and dark – then why not consider mounting your TV to the wall?  By doing so, it removes the need for an entertainment cabinet making the room so much bigger (it can create more light and style as well – yes please!). It’s also […]

Have you ever found yourself in this situation (it’s frustratingly very common) – you are watching your favourite TV show and it’s the final minutes when all of a sudden you have poor TV reception. You start yelling at the TV or worse banging on it but nothing happens! ARRGHH! There are many causes of […]

Are you building a new home or about to purchase one? If so – congratulations! Did you know that not all builders will install your TV antenna connections or antennas. If this is you – don’t worry – Jim’s Antennas has you covered. Our team of installation experts specialise in all types of aerial installation […]

90% of Metro Melbourne is covered by the Mount Dandenong broadcast tower which transmits digital TV through a VHF signal. While the other 10% of Metro Melbourne is covered by several smaller broadcast towers such as the Bourke St tower and the Upwey transmitter. The Bourke St tower covers many inner city suburbs such as […]

Having a local antenna man has many benefits. Not only will your installer be experienced in solving common reception issues within your area, but they will also be able to provide products that are best suited to your specific location.  Here at Jim’s Antennas our technicians live within the areas that they are servicing. Being […]

Kenny from Jim’s Antennas North Lakes recently installed an antenna and remounted a Foxtel satellite dish for a home in Ningi, Queensland.  The new antenna he installed was a ten element VHF antenna, with a lifetime manufacturer warranty by Matchmaster. As these customers were having issues with receiving reception on Foxtel, Kenny also remounted their […]

Luke from Jim’s Antennas Shepparton had a customer this week that had an antenna mount that had bent over time due to an additional pole that was attached to the existing fascia mount. With the antenna installed at the top of the additional pole and with no stay bars attached to the mount, over time, windy […]

Choosing a new TV is often difficult. With so many details to consider it is easy to become overwhelmed by seemingly nonsensical technical jargon, making the choice a lot harder than it needs to be!  The following guide aims to demystify commonly used, yet complicated television specs and explain the 5 primary considerations you should […]

A quick answer to this complicated question is that there isn’t a specific antenna that is considered the ideal solution.The antenna which will give you the best results will ultimately depend on which transmission towers are close to your property.  If you live in Brisbane or the Gold Coast, keep on reading to find out […]

Ivan from Jim’s Antennas Cremorne recently installed a Optus Cel-Fi Go for a client in Little Bay, NSW.  Prior to installing the signal booster Ivan’s client was only able to receive one bar of 3G, meaning that their connection was extremely weak and unreliable.  In order to give his client the best possible experience using […]

When you are on the road, getting a good TV signal and reception can be challenging. At any time your caravan maybe receiving multiple signals from competing nearby transmission towers and knowing which signal is the strongest to tune your TV into can be challenging. As you travel throughout the country, the transmission towers from […]

When it comes to antenna installation, Do-it-Yourself (DIY) is an attractive solution for many. While there is no doubt that this solution is more cost-effective in the short term, many customers often end up spending more than necessary in the long run. Here at Jim’s Antennas we’ve seen quite a few DIY-Don’ts that often end […]

Installing an antenna inside a roof space (especially tin or colourbond) is an outdated technique, which is not advised for today’s technology. Before Digital TV, when analogue transmission was in use, a lot of antennas were hidden in the roof cavity to protect them from the elements or because they were thought to be an […]

A quick answer to this complicated question is that there isn’t one specific ‘antenna’ that is considered the ideal solution. The antenna which will give you the best results will depend on which transmission tower you are receiving your free-to-air TV signal from and the distance you are from that transmitter. If you live in […]

After Nine announced its return to WIN Television as its regional affiliate earlier this year, WIN’s Illawarra Channel 8 has recently been changed to a High Definition MPEG-4 format.  With this change, some viewers may lose the ability to receive Illawarra Channel 8 as their TV may not be compatible with this new format. This […]

The growing number of paid and Free to Air streaming service such as Netflix, Binge, Disney+, Shudder, Ten Play, and ABC iView (just to name a few) have bought more entertainment options to Australians than ever before. However, as streaming has become the new way to enjoy our favourite TV and movies, it has bought […]

With more Australians now having the option to regularly work from home, hybrid workplaces are expected to become the new norm. While this new way of working is thought to boost productivity and employee satisfaction, it has forced workplaces to quickly adapt to support a combined workforce of on-site and remote workers, which has brought […]

In a country as big as Australia staying in touch is important. However, poor mobile reception is a common issue that often keeps us apart.  A Cel-Fi 3G/4G mobile booster is a cost-friendly, quick and effective solution to improve phone reception whether it be at home, on the go or in the office.  While mobile […]

Troy from Jim’s Antennas Wollert recently installed 4 Ubiquiti wireless access points for a family in Kilmore.  Wireless access points are a great option when it comes to improving WiFi signal strength and connection.  These devices receive fast and reliable connections from the router, and allow the user to get full use of the wireless […]