TV channels and frequencies in Sydney Northern Beaches
The Channel column indicates the number you should enter in settings during manual tuning when the TV's auto-tune feature fails, typically due to antenna problems, which we can fix.
| on TV guide | Transmitter | Frequency | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 ABC 20 ABC HD 21, 22, 23 24 News 24 | Bouddi | 620.5MHz | 41 |
| Manly | 543.625 MHz | 30 | |
| Sydney | 226.5 MHz | 12 | |
| 3 SBS 31 SBS Viceland 30 SBS HD 32 SBS Two 34 NITV | Bouddi | 613.5 Mhz | 40 |
| Manly | 557.5 MHz | 32 | |
| Sydney | 184.5 MHz | 7 | |
| 7 Seven 70 Seven HD 72 7 Two 73 7 Mate 74 7 food | Bouddi | 627.5 MHz | 42 |
| Manly | 529.5 MHz | 28 | |
| Sydney | 177.5 MHz | 6 | |
| 9 NINE 90 NINE HD 92 Gem 93,99 Go! 94 Life 95 Gem HD | Bouddi | 634.5 Mhz | 43 |
| Manly | 564.5 MHz | 33 | |
| Sydney | 191.625 MHz | 8 | |
| 10 10 1,15 10 HD 11 10 Peach 12 10 Bold 13 10 Shake | Bouddi | 641.5 Mhz | 44 |
| Manly | 550.5 MHz | 31 | |
| Sydney | 219.5 MHz | 11 |
updated 2024
For an example, in Sydney, tuning TV to ABC's on VHF frequency 226.5 MHz should add all ABC TV channels 2, 20-24 to the guide on TV and remote. For Sydney channel Seven frequency is 177.5 MHz with number 6 and so forth. The reception quality should be the same for all channels.
If you find that channels are missing or pixelating, there might be a problem with your antenna.
Book an antenna technician to repair it.
TV guide and frequency channels
Frequency 'Channel' is not the number on your remote control and TV guide. Frequencies appear only in tuning mode. Different TVs may assign different numbers to channels during automated tuning, but usually, the remote numbers match those shown in the on 'TV guide' column.
Do I need a UHF or VHF antenna in Sydney?
UHF (Ultra High Frequency) TV broadcasts start from 470 MHz and go up to 694 MHz in Australia. Channels 28 to 51 fall within this range.
To simplify the table above, the Sydney transmitter comprises three VHF towers in North Sydney - Willoughby, Artamon, and Gore Hill. The North Sydney VHF band transmitters cover the Sydney Metropolitan area, including Western Sydney and Royal National Park. Yet, there is an additional UHF transmitter in Kings Cross. Hence the most common type of antenna for Sydney is VHF. The type of antenna for Northern Beaches varies.
TV antenna direction in Northern Beaches
When installing a TV antenna in Northern Beaches, UHF antennas on hill slopes facing north and north of Bilgola Plateau and Avalon usually installed vertically and point to Bouddi. The TV transmitters in Manly or Sydney are horizontally polarized. However, some north-facing hill slopes as far as Manly Vale may also require an antenna facing north. The best type of antenna, heigh, amplifier, direction,and channels vary based on the specific location and need to be determined experimentally with the precision of a meter and a few degrees.
Central Coast TV antennas
Other TV transmitters on the Central Coast work on UHF channels 28 to 48. Antenna direction, mast height, and whether you need an antenna amplifier depends on the specific location. Also, the number of outlets and the size of the house may affect installation specifications. Old VHF-UHF antennas or even indoor rabbit ears antennas may still work.
The rule for HD TV channels numbers
High-definition channels end in 0, except for Channel 10, which broadcasts in HD on channel 1. For example, to watch ABC in 1080i HD, press 20 on your TV remote, not 2, which is standard-definition (576i). To view SBS HD, press 30, not 3, and so on.On some TV models, the resolution is shown when you press the "i" (information) button on the remote. Older digital TVs, recorders, or set-top boxes may not support HD channels, resulting in a blank screen with sound only.
4K / UHD resolution
There are no free-to-air 4K channels in Australia.
Most 4K content streamed via services such as YouTube, Premium Netflix, Apple TV. There is some 8K content on YouTube and Vimeo. When 4K and HD watched on 8K TV resolution is artificially upscaled.
Foxtel has Movies Ultra HD 400 channel and occasional sport events such as NRL FIA and Golf in 4K. It requires IQ4 or IQ5 box and at least 25MBs fast internet connection.
TV Transmitters for Sydney NB and Central Coast
Manly Electronics repairs and installs tv antennas in the following Sydney Northern Beaches suburbs and North Shore
Balgowlah, Clontarf, Fairlight, Manly, Seaforth, Allambie, Belrose, Brookvale, Collaroy, Cromer, Davidson, Forestville, Elanora, Freshwater, Killarney, Heights, Manly Vale, Narrabeen, North Balgowlah, North Manly, Oxford Falls, Queenscliff, Terrey Hills, Avalon, Bayview, Bilgola Plateau,church Point, Clareville, Elanora, Ingleside, Newport, North Narrabeen, Mona Vale, Palm Beach and Mosman, Neutral Bay, Cremorne, North Sydney, Hornsby.
Antenna service Sydney-wide and other NSW locations can also be arranged.