TV arial rental for property, Sydney

Discussion in 'Repairs & Maintenance' started by SeafordSunshine, 29th Jul, 2015.

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  1. SeafordSunshine

    SeafordSunshine Well-Known Member

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    Hello,
    There is an old probably defunct TV arial, ( will shortly repair the roof. )
    It it true that Foxtel , Optus et al disconnect everything else in your property?
    I have found Optus cabling which I haven't authorised inside the premises.
    Should I remove the TV arial as well?
    any thoughts?
    thanks
     
    SeafordSunshine, 29th Jul, 2015
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  2. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    While you're at it, remove the copper phone line, all electrical wiring, light fittings and floor coverings.

    Seriously though, do tenants expect to be able to watch TV?
     
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    Hanison Well-Known Member

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    Remove the TV Arial only if your rent per week is inclusive of a pay TV connection.
     
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  4. SeafordSunshine

    SeafordSunshine Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for your suggestions, the TV arial is the 'strongest' you can have, but the block of flats next door crates a 'shadow' so the reception was never great.
    cheers
     
    SeafordSunshine, 8th Aug, 2015
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    Have you had a specialist aerial tech visit the site? Digital broadcasting does not rely on the 'line of sight' which used to affect analogue reception.
     
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  6. SeafordSunshine

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    Apparently it is completely shadowed by the units next door.. I had the man who did the Elan building, digital , it relies on certain wavelengths, and it is too close to the shadow and too close to the tower in Darlinghurst.
    I am open other alternatives, within reason. Do people watch free to air still?
     
    SeafordSunshine, 8th Aug, 2015
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  7. bunkai

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    Likely story - the Elan building has the Kings Cross transponder on it!

    I had a similar issue in North Sydney - 400m away but in deep gully. We ended up with a quite substantial mast.

    You can point your antenna at the other repeaters (http://ozdigitaltv.com/transmitters/NSW/67-Kings-Cross) and also attenuate the Darlinghurst (Elan!) signal.

    It was a big drama and took a while to find someone who knew what they were doing. Is it a house?

    What do your neighbours do? (This could be a false hope as they may not have updated since the move to digital).

    The other alternative is to get Foxtel - $25/month gives you the FTA channels. probably is close to the antenna price over two years ;)
     
    bunkai, 11th Aug, 2015
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