Wierd Antennas

At New Image Antennas we take pride in our work, something our many customers have complemented us on.

But just because we are extremely professional in what we do, backed by years of experience, equipment, training and endorsed as part of the government's digital TV installation scheme doesn't mean we don't like having a laugh.

Here's some weird and wacky antennas we came across. If any of these look like yours, you should give us a call!

Mobile Antenna

Antenna Art

This Picture's a Dog

GaGa Antenna

Using Social Media to Find Help

Social media has exploded across our computer screens over the past few years. Sites like facebook, youtube, twitter, flickr and others have helped make being online more fun. We can keep up with what our friends are doing, where they've been and what they're thinking.


But these sites don't just give you an update on what Paris Hilton is having for breakfast, they can also provide a great (and fun) way to get recommendations for all sorts of things.


In the old days, we used to have a chat with the neighbour over the back fence for recommendations for a plumber, electrician or mechanic. Or we'd let our fingers do the talking, and look up the yellow pages.


Nowadays many of us are too busy to catch up with the neighbours, and the yellow pages are great for sitting the computer monitor on. Most of us will "google" it, or see what our "friends" are saying in places like facebook and twitter.


When it comes to getting a better picture, we at New Image Antennas know what we're talking about. We've been looking after Melbourne's antenna installation needs for some time, and over the years have helped many people get a better picture. Take a look at some of the feedback we've had on our antenna installations.

Soon you'll be able to find us on the major social media platforms. You'll be able to find out more about who we are, what we're doing and most importantly, ask us any questions you might have on antenna installation and how to get a better picture.


Stay tuned!

Freeview Digital TV

Have you got Freeview? What is Freeview you may well ask. Well, according to www.Freeview.com.au, its the free digital television service, made up of all our free to view broadcasters including the ABC, SBS, Seven Network, Nine Network, Network Ten, and regional networks PRIME7, WIN Television and Southern Cross Television.


The aim of Freeview is to provide us with a broader range of digital TV, taking advantage of the digital technology by providing more channels and content.


Here's what the new range of digital TV channels offers


ABC2 - ABC2 Entertains pre-schoolers weekdays from 9am to 6pm and 6am to 6pm on weekends. In the evening, ABC2 provides contemporary, edgier adult programming including comedy, drama and documentaries from home and around the world.
ABC3 - A commercial-free, dedicated kids channel created for 6-12 year olds.
ABC News 24 - Offers 24 hour, commercial-free coverage of national and global breaking news.
SBS TWO - Australia’s multicultural digital channel providing more of the world’s best stories, more world film and drama, documentaries, international news and sport.
7TWO - Brings you the very best of British television, comedies and movies.
7mate - Offers first-run comedies, reality and movies for the guys. It’s man’s best friend.
GO! - An entertainment channel for the young and young at heart
GEM - A general entertainment and movie channel.
ONE - ONE offers premium sport, factual programs and movies, and action and adventure.
ELEVEN - A premium entertainment channel for the distinctly youthful.

In addition, SBS HD offers simulcast programming of SBS ONE in high definition (providing better picture and sound). 

Community TV 31 also broadcast in Melbourne, and you'll find some hidden gems on Ch31! 


So if you havn't gone digital yet, then this is what you're missing out on. Make the switch to digital, and you'll not only get a range of great new channels, but you'll also get a better viewing experience. 


If you need any help with your antenna system for a better digital TV solution, get in touch with Rick and the team at New Image Antennas. We have over 15 years experience and an approved antenna installer under the government's digital switchover scheme.

Freeview Digital TV

Have you got Freeview? What is Freeview you may well ask. Well, according to www.Freeview.com.au, its the free digital television service, made up of all our free to view broadcasters including the ABC, SBS, Seven Network, Nine Network, Network Ten, and regional networks PRIME7, WIN Television and Southern Cross Television.


The aim of Freeview is to provide us with a broader range of digital TV, taking advantage of the digital technology by providing more channels and content.


Here's what the new range of digital TV channels offers


ABC2 - ABC2 Entertains pre-schoolers weekdays from 9am to 6pm and 6am to 6pm on weekends. In the evening, ABC2 provides contemporary, edgier adult programming including comedy, drama and documentaries from home and around the world.
ABC3 - A commercial-free, dedicated kids channel created for 6-12 year olds.
ABC News 24 - Offers 24 hour, commercial-free coverage of national and global breaking news.
SBS TWO - Australia’s multicultural digital channel providing more of the world’s best stories, more world film and drama, documentaries, international news and sport.
7TWO - Brings you the very best of British television, comedies and movies.
7mate - Offers first-run comedies, reality and movies for the guys. It’s man’s best friend.
GO! - An entertainment channel for the young and young at heart
GEM - A general entertainment and movie channel.
ONE - ONE offers premium sport, factual programs and movies, and action and adventure.
ELEVEN - A premium entertainment channel for the distinctly youthful.

In addition, SBS HD offers simulcast programming of SBS ONE in high definition (providing better picture and sound). 

Community TV 31 also broadcast in Melbourne, and you'll find some hidden gems on Ch31! 


So if you havn't gone digital yet, then this is what you're missing out on. Make the switch to digital, and you'll not only get a range of great new channels, but you'll also get a better viewing experience. 


If you need any help with your antenna system for a better digital TV solution, get in touch with Rick and the team at New Image Antennas. We have over 15 years experience and an approved antenna installer under the government's digital switchover scheme.

Get Ready for Digital TV - With an Endorsed Installer

It's an exciting time for people who enjoy home based entertainment. There's a bigger range of bigger and better TV's than ever before, with what seems like new models coming out almost every day. When you add to that the whole home theatre experience as well as the amazing array of movies, sport and kids content available, staying at home has never been so much fun!

Unless of course you don't have a decent TV picture. If you have made or about to make the switch to digital TV, make sure you've got the best antenna system to do justice for your new purchase.


We advise that you get a fully qualified and experienced antenna expert to check over your antenna system. They'll look at the whole system, from floor to roof to make sure you get the best picture possible.


When choosing your antenna technician, make sure that they're endorsed as part of the government's Antenna Installer Endorsement Scheme. You'll be dealing with someone who has the right know-how when it comes to installing antennas for digital TV.

New Image Antennas on YouTube!

Among all those dancing cat videos, baby videos and wedding disaster videos on YouTube, you'll now find New Image Antennas!


Now let's be clear, we're not trying to compete with those categories, or any other category for that matter. We just thought it would be great if you could find out a little bit more about who we are and what we do.


When it comes to antenna installation, we know what it's all about. Our expertise and trained technicians are second to none. For all your antenna installation needs give us a call. 


Or check us out!

What happened to HDTV?

According to a recent article in 'The Age', titled "Network Ten abandons AFL - the great Aussie high-def swindle" we're being dudded when it comes to being able to watch our favourite shows in high definition. (HD).


For sports fans in particular, the lack of HD live sports programming is about to get a whole lot worse with Channel 10 deciding not to bid for the next instalment of AFL rights.


What started off as a promise to provide a range of sports in crystal clear HD, the major free to air networks seem to be running away from HD. Why you might asks?


According to the article in "The Age", its all to do with pushing people to Foxtel. Foxtel have come out and said they'll be putting all AFL on HD, so in theory it provides a point of difference with the free to air channels.


Whether or not its the case, there is definitely room for more HD TV content. What do you think?

3D TV the Video

Not so long ago we talked about where things were at with 3D TV. Is it the coolest toy on the block or will it be the TV equivalent of the beta max video?


Well, either way, we came across a pretty cool ad for a 3D TV. Check it out.


Sony 3D TV - The Showdown

Hang on to Your Antenna - Its Winter

So far winter in Melbourne has given us the variety only a Melbourne winter can. We started off with some fairly cold weather, with the opening of the ski season in early June blessed with plenty of the white stuff. Then we had quite a mild stint, with some beautiful sunny and (relatively) mild days.

This week, however, the thermometer has headed south. Rain, wind and no sun means that we're all shivering and doing our best to keep warm. It's during these cold blasts, when scurry inside after work and school to keep warm and snug inside and sit back and watch some comfort TV - like Masterchef or the the footy.

Something not many of us think about, when we're trying to ignore the wind howling outside, is weather the antenna that's perched on the roof is going to make it through the cold blasts coming our way. Its the unsung hero of our cold winter evenings, standing outside in the wind and the rain, on top of the roof, doing its job without complaint.

That is, unless its getting a bit long in the tooth. Or it wasn't fitted properly in the first place. Or the wiring is a bit dodgy. Then you might no be quite so warm and snug. You might in fact be quite grumpy. There's nothing worse than sitting down of an evening to relax and instead of it snowing (well in Melbourne its more likely to be rain or hail) outside, you find that there's snow on your TV! Disaster!

What to do? Well, to make sure your winter evenings don't suffer this fate, and you think your antenna might be on the wrong side of its useful life, then it might pay to get a professional antenna installer in to give it a health check.

A professional installer will be able to give your antenna system a once over, and make sure everything's in shape from top to bottom. If you've recently upgrade your home TV system, then it might also be the perfect time to have your TV antenna system replaced with state of the art equipment that will do justice to your TV system.

Once you've had your antenna system checked out, you can sit back, let winter do its worst and be warm and comfortable in the knowledge that your antenna won't let you down.