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Troy from Jims Antennas Wollert recently helped a small business clean up and organise their data cables by installing a wall-mounted comms cabinet, and neatly placing their cabling and servers inside. By placing his client’s electrical modems in a mounted Data World cabinet, Troy is able to ensure that they are out of harms way […]
MATV, also known as Master Antenna Television, refers to an antenna system set-up that enables TV signals to be distributed across a large number of TVs. Saving commercial properties, such as offices, schools or hotels, from having to install an antenna for each individual television. Troy, from Jim’s Antennas Wollert, has worked extensively with MATV […]
Due to his wife now having to work from home, a local Riverside resident, Simon, recently had David from Jim’s Antennas Horsham come in to install a Cel-Fi Mobile Phone Booster. The couple had noticed that with increased cellular data usage during the isolation period, their 4G signal had weakened, and was significantly slower than […]
Across Australia, several industries are implementing temperature checking measures to quickly identify whether customers or employees are ill. In response to heightened demand, Jim’s Antennas and Jim’s Security have recently partnered with Acsess Health to develop a Temperature Check Station that is particularly affordable for small business. As normal life begins to resume, an increased […]
Grant from Jim’s Antennas Kingborough recently installed and connected a 4G antenna to a Cel-Fi mobile phone signal amplifier for a client in the Greater Hobart Area, who was unable to receive any signal in or around their shed. When Grant arrived at this client’s home, the first thing he did was conduct a field […]
Grant from Jim’s Antennas Kingborough recently installed Samsung’s ‘The Frame‘ for a client in Sandy Bay, Tasmania. The Frame is not just any old TV. When it’s not in use, this television convincingly disguises itself as a piece of artwork, achieving a natural look and blending to its surroundings by automatically detecting ambient light and […]
Within the last five years a quarter of Australians have reportedly had a package stolen, and with the increased popularity of online shopping over the years, parcel theft has become a pertinent issue. So what can you do to keep your packages and mail safe? Grant from Jim’s Antennas and Security Kingborough recently installed a […]
According to past records around 50 Australians a week are sent to the ER or have to receive hospital treatment for injuries caused by toppling furniture or TVs. That’s a whopping 2,600 people per year. And, sadly, since 2001 approximately 22 children under the age of 9 have died from falling furniture or TVs. Due […]
After dropping anywhere from half a grand to a thousand bucks on a TV, the last thing you’d want to see after bringing home your brand new baby is a bunch of messy cables and cords hanging down your wall. Or even worse, a couple of holes in the plaster following a DIY installation gone […]
When it comes to emergency services, telecommunications are of paramount importance. Rodney from Jim’s Antennas Coffs Coast recently lent the local Fire and Rescue Station in Grafton a helping hand when their satellite went out. The fire station relies on their satellite for a number of critical operations such as the communication regarding incident management […]
In 2019 there were over 14.7 million internet users in Australia, meaning that 88% of our population is on the web. While the internet plays a large role in most of our lives and has paved the way for how many Australians now work and interact, it has also led to developments in antenna technology. […]
Boosters, also commonly known as repeaters, increase the radio frequency (RF) signal from mobile phone towers to extend coverage to metro, regional and rural areas and can also be used to increase the strength of a home’s 4G signal in areas of the home where the strength of the 4G signal connection is weak, either […]
When working on your roof at home, it is important to make sure that you have the proper attachments to keep yourself safe. However, trying to find which attachment is most suitable for your roof can be confusing, or sometimes easily overlooked. In the video below, Michael from Jim’s Antennas Malvern talks about different height […]
Brett from Jim’s Antennas Mickleham recently assisted in the renovations of Fairfield’s much loved Grandview Hotel. To update the pub’s interior, the owners decided to move the bistro and the TAB from one end of the building to the other. This required the moving of 24 TVs and video screens, 21 runs of coaxial cables […]
Spending time at home during the COVID-19 lockdown period has led to a sharp increase of people doing DIY projects & maintenance around the home. But while finally having the time to do those odd jobs you’ve been putting off certainly has it’s benefits, home projects also come with their own risk. Falls from ladders […]
Jim’s Antennas Ingle Farm recently attended a home in Golden Grove to install a “bird proof” antenna. These inverted plastic icicle prongs are going to give any pigeon a hard time trying to perch on this roof top antenna and “let it go” Bird excrement can taint rainwater collected from rooftops and gutter systems. It […]
Brett from Jim’s Antennas Mickleham recently installed an antenna and amplifier at his sparkie’s new home. While he was completing this installation, Brett was approached by his client’s next door neighbour who asked whether he was able to do a quote for him. After Brett had completed the install at the home of his first […]
A few months ago Robert from Jim’s Antennas Chermside wall mounted a TV at a client’s home in Barton. During this installation, the client requested that the TV be mounted according to his gaming set up. After Robert kindly assisted his client in putting together their gaming chair. He then measured the wall space to […]
Jake from Jim’s Antennas Padbury recently installed a brand new Australian designed and made Hills Silver Bullet digital antenna for a home in Marmion. This antenna is part of Hills’ Tru-Band antenna range, a collection of antennas which have been specifically designed to suit the digital-only TV environment in our capital cities. Providing sufficient […]
Jake from Jim’s Antennas Padbury recently wall mounted a brand new 75” UHD LED TV and soundbar for a home in Bassendean. When installing the TV Jake was able to conceal all cabling by running the wires behind the wall. This removed the need for unappealing conduit cabling, allowing Jake to achieve a neat and […]
As technology continues to develop, the demand for transferrable digital skills within the Australian workforce has become more important than ever. This industry change has been reflected in our education system, with a growing number of Australian schools integrating the use of technology in a classroom setting. Jake from Jim’s Antennas Padbury recently installed six […]
Jim’s Antennas Byford helped a client having reception issues in Jarrahdale with their current Antenna setup. The clients old amplifier was faulty and the location was incorrect as it was too close to the trees which blocked the signal. The clients existing antenna, which was still working well, was relocated onto a sturdier mast due […]
Over the years, more Australians than ever have taken up apartment living. The last Australian census (2016) shows that over the past 25 years, the number of occupied apartments in Australia has increased by 78% . While this is great news for developers and owners of older apartment blocks alike. Existing owners have been placed […]
Why is my Internet playing up and how can I troubleshoot a solution? With so many Australian’s currently working from home and schooling from home the internet has become one of the most important things in the Australian Household. Whether you’re accessing your Internet through the NBN, ADSL or Cable there are many things that […]
Not long before they got the call, an installer had just replaced this client’s antenna. Aaron from Jim’s Antennas Montrose was told by his distressed client that despite having their antenna replaced only hours ago, it didn’t seem to be working properly and that the original installer had been unable to figure out what the […]
It is all too often that we dismiss a poor television signal as a byproduct of bad weather. Something that can’t be helped or that is simply inevitable. While storms are likely to interfere with viewing quality, experiencing pixelation on your TV during or after rainy weather may be a tell-tale sign that your antenna […]
Wall mounting speakers, especially when it comes to outdoor spaces, not only optimises sound quality and experience, but also protects your speaker system from pets and children. To help you navigate the ins and outs of mounting outdoor we’ve made a simple, easy to follow, how-to video to help you get started. Click the video […]
Aaron from Jim’s Antennas Montrose recently completed a job for a customer who was complaining of a poor TV signal. As soon as he arrived on the scene, Aaron noticed that the antenna system’s cabling and splitter had been run on the outside of the roof and rusted out. Unfortunately TV splitters and coaxial don’t […]
Duane from Jim’s Antennas Hope Valley & Adelaide City recently installed an antenna for a couple in Bowhill, South Australia. Duane’s clients had been suffering through terrible reception, and initially did not believe that it would be possible to improve their signal due to the location of their home. However, Duane was able to improve […]
Michael from Jim’s Antennas South Morang recently re-installed Yamaha MusicCast equipment for a long-term customer in Yarrambat, as the job had been poorly executed by another company. When Michael arrived the first thing he noticed was thousands of dollars in equipment dumped on the floor, and left to overheat. Luckily, Michael was able to fix […]