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Have you applied for the Satellite Subsidy Scheme? Australia is switching over to digital TV. In order to continue enjoying freeview channels, certain households in suburban metropolitan areas, remote and regional Australia will have to shift to the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) technology. This direct-to-home, digital satellite TV service allows viewers to enjoy the […]
Here is Grant from Kingborough, South of Hobart. Grant has just completed 18 months with Jim’s Antennas and has been steadily increasing his business during that time. Grant is the second franchisee for Jim’s Antennas Tasmania and we need more franchisees just like him. The way Grant conducts his business, from completing his Certificate III […]
What’s the Household Assistance Scheme (HAS)? A Government-run scheme devised to help Australians make the jump to digital TV, HAS offers practical assistance to veterans, specially-abled people and older Australians. Am I eligible? To check eligibility, see http://www.digitalready.gov.au/. I am eligible but how do I apply? If you meet the eligibility criteria, and want to […]
Australia is moving to digital-only reception. Some TV channels are set to change frequencies and after the transition, viewers will have to retune their set-top boxes, digital TVs or digital TV recorders to continue enjoying their favourite shows. The retune will begin in May 2013 and is scheduled for completion by 31 December 2014. Most […]
Do you want to set up an extra TV set in your room? Call TV installation experts and they will do the job for you with the blink of an eye. Why you need the help of such experts? Well, let’s face it. Installing a TV set requires significant technical knowledge. You got to have […]
After the Government of Australia announced that they will be withdrawing analog TV signals by this fall, there has been a significant increase in the demand for digital TVs. Perth and other surrounding areas have already switched off their digital signals last month. The only option you have is to replace your analog TV with […]
The Government of Australia is undertaking significant measures to ensure that the ‘digital’ switchover is achieved smoothly. Analog TV signals will be pulled out from every single region of Australia, by December 3, as per government’s notice. So, if you want to enjoy Freeview channels, you have to welcome the shift. And yes, in order […]
What you should know about UHF aerials? In order for you to receive digital signals from all TV stations, it’s vital your TV antenna is capable of receiving both UHF (Ultra High Frequency) and VHF (Very High Frequency) channels. There are some antennas which are good at providing either UHF or VHF reception, but not […]
Antenna boosters: do you really need one? You purchase a new LED TV. You go by the book and have everything set up professionally. But just as you tune into the Ashes series with your favourite beer in hand, you get pixilation: What? How did this happen? Digital TV, HD box, pro-installers and a much […]
With the analog switch off looming in Adelaide, the big panic was on to get “Digital” before switch the off. In many cases this was left to the last minute creating a mad rush leading up to the official switch off date. Jims Antennas experienced a high volume of commercial work and Strata corporations going […]
Jim’s antennas Echuca
It’s been in the pipeline for quite some time; finally, the analogue signal is set to be switched off in parts of Queensland. This is probably one of the biggest transitions in television history since color was invented.
VAST Satellite TV. Customers in Adelaide who are struggling to get full digital reception through their TV Antenna can now access the full range of digital TV channels through VAST – Viewer Access Satellite TV. Shaun from Jim’s Antennas Williamstown has helped out customers in the Barossa Valley and had a beautiful view to boot! […]
Jim’s Antennas franchisees both old and new from Maroochydore , Coolum , Yandina, Noosa , Witta , Gympie ,Bundaberg , Maryborough and Hervey Bay gathered at The Reef Hotel in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast . A highly entertaining session in the morning from Andrew Kelly , Director of PR services for FC Business solutions […]
Resent Article on the THE GYMPIE TIMES: Channelling challenge for Gympie residents By: Arthur Gorrie on 20th March 2013, 5:00am DESPITE continuous technological “improvements,” regional television reception seems to keep getting worse. The closure of the old analogue services broadcast from Gympie’s north has been accompanied by sometimes problematic digital reception. And that will be […]
Things to clear up in Macarthur and Wollondilly For years residents on the outskirts of western Sydney have been putting up with poor TV reception and or have massive unsightly flag pole masts on their roof trying to get some sort of reception for free to air TV. With digital transmission starting approximately 10 years […]
Jim’s antennas franchisees throughout Newcastle and the Central coast met this week to workshop how they could exceed their already strong customer service levels.
In November this year Jims Antennas run a competition for the Melbourne Cup in conjunction with Gold104 radio station and the lucky winners a family from Dromana in Victoria. They were lucky enough to win a large screen LG Plasma. Leigh from Jims Antennas Dromana was on hand to install the plasma and make sure […]
Jims Antennas Franchisees from Central Queensland and their family members have continued their involvement with community sporting events on The Sunshine Coast . We took a short break from our busy schedule of digital TV , antenna and data related installation work to take part in a very special event. The Noosa triathlon attracts athletes […]
Adrian – Jim’s Antennas (Blackwood) and Simon – Jim’s Antennas (Flagstaff Hill) were recently awarded miniature Black Arrows by Hills for their continued commitment to Hills and their antenna installation products. Vic Bergamin the South Australian Manager for Hills presented the “Hills Franchisee Awards” at the recent S.A Franchise Meeting. Vic also presented miniature Black […]
Donald from Jim’s Antennas Bundaberg was fast, efficient, helpful and honest in dealing with our antenna installation requirements. From my first contact dialling the 1300 number to the final handshake with Donald the service was friendly, first class and fast, more than I expect or get from some companies in this day and age. I […]
With Spring well and truly underway, Jim’s Antennas customers may be noticing an increase in the numbers of birds landing on their roof, TV antenna and other roof fittings. The result can be unsightly staining of the roof, which is particularly noticeable on the modern dark toned Colourbond metal roofs. As many homes rely on […]
Jims Antennas were up early braving the winter chill on Grand Final day to make sure AFL fans were able to watch their beloved game in the city just next to Crown Casino. The team had to test different vantage points and a range of different digital antennas to make sure the reception was stable […]
The Jims Antennas team From Melbourne CBD recently provided the Free To Air MATV System throughout the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. The antenna system was temporarily set up to provide a TV signal for the Telstra AGM. Telstra shareholders were present to interact with the Telstra T Box among other gadgets. The franchisees from Melbourne worked […]
Recently myself , Colin – Jims Antennas Maroochydore and fellow Triathlon enthusiast Tim – Jim’s Antennas Gympie took part in the first of four ( count them ! ) Triathlons on the beautiful Bribie Island . Just a hop step and jump south from the Sunshine Coast Bribie Island is a great place for […]
I thought I would share a few thoughts regarding Real Estate Agents. I was counting how many agencies I deal with…. 22! As the owner & operator of Jim’s Antennas Maroochydore I have tried to cultivate positive relationships with all my business partners and in particular Real Estate Property Managers. When contacted by an agency […]
Jim’s Antennas Noosa, a Success Story
Upon my first contact to the 1300 number, my local technician (Andrew Pugh) called me in less than 1 minute to discuss my enquiry/needs. I had 2 tv points installed by Andrew (Narellan Vale) & organised for my neighbour to attend my appointment (I had to work). He turned up early (not many tradesmen do […]
My name is Ian Fedrick and I just wanted to let you know how happy I was with the service your Technician Ian of Jims Antennas Noosa has given us to our Home . I wanted TV reception to my Man Cave 3 stories below the Antenna. Ian was not only able to achieve this […]
I am very impressed with Matthew who came to my place in Mernda. He was professional, friendly, polite and very punctual. I did not have all the parts that I needed, but he was able to provide me with this and figure out ways to fix my antenna problems. He was knowledgeable, happy to answer […]