Tuning Instructions for Television Hawke's Bay

Television Hawke's Bay broadcasts to the region on UHF channel 51. Newer Television sets tend to tune by frequency in MHz; if you have one of these our signal can be found at 711.25 MHz.

The signal is transmitted from Mount Threave, near of Paki Paki south of Hastings. It reaches north as far as Mahia and viewers can watch TVHB as far south as Waipawa and Waipukurau with the assistance of a signal booster.

Reception will be affected in areas situated in valleys or shadowed by physical features such as hills and tall buildings. These areas include Napier Hill, Ahuriri, parts of Taradale and parts of Havelock North. A UHF aerial will assist in providing you with a clear picture.

Consult the operating manual for your TV set or video recorder for tuning instructions specific to your model. This will tell you how to find and store new channels.

Hawke's Bay UHF 51 or 711.25 MHz

TUNING TO TVHB USING YOUR FREEVIEW TERRESTRIAL DECODER  CLICK HERE

IF YOU NO LONGER HAVE THE MANUAL, TRY THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

Find the tuning controls which are usually located either behind a door or removable panel on the front or the side of the set.

Choose a channel on your TV set not used for another station (e.g. 5 or 6) and move to that channel.
It's usually best to tune your TV set manually. If you have automatic fine tuning (AFT) make sure this is turned off.

If your TV has a [preset] button, press this.
The screen may display [VHF], either switch the band selector to [U] for UHF or press the [Band] button again until UHF appears.

Adjust the tuning up/down until a clear picture and sound appear.

Press the [Preset] or [Memory] button to save the channel settings.

Turn the AFT control back on. As every model of TV and video recorder seems to have different tuning controls, it is difficult to give specific tuning instructions that will match every TV and VCR.
It is suggested you call the manufacturer if you are having problems.
If you find you need further help call your local aerial installer.

TUNE IN TO TELEVISION HAWKE'S BAY WHEN YOU HAVE SKY DIGITAL

You can plug in a terrestrial UHF aerial and your Sky dish into your system simultaneously by using a splitter box, which can be bought from any electrical goods store. Explain to the shop what you want to do and they will be able to help you. Then select a spare channel on your TV for Triangle TV and tune into our UHF frequencies.