TV Reception Sunshine Coast to Caboolture
The Sunshine Coast is well-served by a series of strategically placed TV transmitters that ensure high-quality broadcast services across the region. From the bustling urban areas of Maroochydore and Noosa to the more remote parts of the hinterland, these transmitters provide local residents and visitors with access to a wide range of Free-to-Air television channels. This page provides information about TV transmitters on the Sunshine Coast, including Bald Knob, Nambour, Point Arkwright, Peregian, Tewantin, and Black Mountain.
DIGITAL TV RE-STACK SUNSHINE COAST
The Sunshine Coast Digital TV Channel re-stack was completed in 2013 to accommodate the introduction of new 4G/LTE wireless communications. This process required the relocation of TV channels between 52 and 69, shifting them below Channel 52.
The relocated Sunshine Coast TV channels included: Channel 53 (Brisbane Seven), Channel 56 (Brisbane Ten), Channel 59 (Brisbane Nine), Channel 62 (Sunshine Coast ABC), Channel 65 (Sunshine Coast Seven), and Channel 68 (Sunshine Coast WIN).
NEW PEREGIAN BEACH TV TRANSMITTER
The new Peregian TV transmitter is a low-power gap filler located at the water tower in Peregian Beach. It began transmitting all Freeview TV channels in February 2013. This transmitter improves TV reception in areas with poor signal quality, extending coverage north of Peregian Beach to Marcus Beach, Castaways Beach, Sunrise Beach, Sunshine Beach, and Noosa Heads. It also provides coverage to the south, including Peregian Springs and Coolum Beach.
NEW POINT ARKWRIGHT TV TRANSMITTER
The new Point Arkwright TV Transmitter is a low-power gap-filler located at the Luther Heights Youth Camp in Coolum Beach. It began transmitting all Freeview TV channels in February 2013. This new transmitter improves TV reception in areas with previously poor signal to the north of Point Arkwright, including Coolum Beach. It also extends its coverage to the south, reaching neighborhoods such as Yaroomba, Mount Coolum, Marcoola, Mudjimba, North Buderim, and Bli Bli, ensuring more reliable TV signals for these communities.
TV INTERFERENCE FROM 4G / LTE MOBILE PHONE TOWERS
Now that the Digital TV Re-stack on the Sunshine Coast is complete, the transmission of new 4G/LTE wireless signals from mobile phone towers is causing TV interference across the region, from Caloundra to Maroochydore and Noosa Heads. Interference from 4G/LTE mobile phone towers can result in pixelation, where the picture breaks up into squares, and, if the signal is strong enough, it can cause the TV screen to intermittently display "No Signal." To resolve this issue, an upgrade of older TV antennas and amplifier boosters will be necessary to block any strong interference and ensure a clear, uninterrupted signal.
TV RECEPTION PROBLEMS SUNSHINE COAST
WIN Channel 9 Services from Peregian Beach TV Transmitter Breaking Up
1st April 2022 – Interruption to TV Services.
Services from the Peregian Beach TV transmitter have been experiencing continuous pixelation since Friday, 1st April 2022. Replacement parts are currently on order, and repairs may take one to two weeks.
This issue is affecting Channel 9 services along the coastline, including Peregian Beach, Marcus Beach, Castaways Beach, Sunrise Beach, and Sunshine Beach.
Please Do Not Re-tune Your TV
The issue has now been resolved. However, if you tuned your TV during the outage, you will need to retune it in order to restore the channels.
No TV Signal from 7 Network and Ten Network Sunshine Coast
31st May 2022 – Interruption to TV Services.
All TV channels from the Seven Network, including 7, 7Two, 7Mate, 7Flix, and the Ten Network, including 10, 10 Peach, 10 Bold, 10 Shake, as well as Sky News, have been experiencing a signal outage. This has affected areas of the Sunshine Coast, including Maroochydore, Buderim, Marcoola, Coolum, Sunshine Beach, Tewantin, and Noosa.
Please Do Not Re-tune Your TV
The issue has now been resolved. However, if you tuned your TV during the outage, you will need to retune it in order to restore the channels.
TV Pictures Breaking Up on ABC and SBS from Point Arkwright TV Transmitter
17th September 2022 – Interrruption to TV Services.
All TV channels from ABC and SBS intermittently displayed a "no signal" message and experienced pixelation. This issue affected areas on the Sunshine Coast, including Coolum, Marcoola, Mudjimba, Buderim, Kuluin, and Maroochydore.
Please Do Not Re-tune Your TV
The issue has now been resolved. However, if you tuned your TV during the outage, you will need to retune it in order to restore the channels.
No TV Signal from Seven Network and Ten Network Sunshine Coast
3rd January 2023 – Interruption to TV Services.
All TV channels from the Seven Network, Nine Network, and Ten Network are currently without a signal. This is affecting the following TV transmitters: Maleny, Dulong, Tewantin, Point Arkwright, Peregian, and Black Mountain. As a result, several areas of the Sunshine Coast are experiencing signal loss, including Caloundra, Maroochydore, Buderim, Nambour, Marcoola, Coolum, Sunshine Beach, Tewantin, and Noosa Heads.
Please Do Not Tune Your TV
The issue has now been resolved. However, if you tuned your TV during the outage, you will need to retune it in order to restore the channels.
No TV Signal from Sunshine Coast Nambour TV Transmitter
10th August 2024 – Interruption to TV Services.
All TV channels from the Seven Network, Nine Network, Ten Network, ABC, and SBS are currently without signal. This issue is due to the Nambour, Point Arkwright, and Peregian TV transmitters being down. Affected areas include parts of the Sunshine Coast, such as Maroochydore, Buderim, Nambour, Marcoola, Coolum, Sunshine Beach, and Noosa Heads.
Please Do Not Re-tune Your TV
The issue has now been resolved. However, if you tuned your TV during the outage, you will need to retune it in order to restore the channels.
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