TV Distribution Systems for Units in Newcastle
- Foxtel compliant FTA / Pay TV MATV System designs, installations, repairs and maintenance.
- Over 50 years' experience in commercial projects
- Full-service support from install to upgrades
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Distribution That Reaches Every Unit
Getting a reliable TV signal to every unit in a multi-dwelling building is a more complex engineering challenge than most people realise. Signal strength degrades with every metre of cable and every passive component it passes through, and in a large building with multiple floors, long cable runs and dozens or hundreds of outlets, a distribution system that hasn't been properly designed will inevitably leave some units with a substandard signal while others receive too strong a signal, causing problems at both ends of the spectrum.
- Engineered distribution systems for multi-dwelling buildings
- Consistent signal strength to every outlet across every floor
At MATV Systems, we design and install TV distribution systems for units across Newcastle and the wider region, using signal level calculations and professional design methodology to ensure every outlet in the building receives a consistent, reliable signal regardless of its location within the network. Get in touch with us today on
0412 790 222 to learn more.
Designed for Your Building's Needs
No two multi-dwelling buildings present the same distribution challenge. The number of units, the physical layout across floors, the cable run lengths from the headend to the furthest outlets and the mix of services being distributed all need to be factored into the system design before a single cable is installed. We carry out a thorough assessment of each property before producing a distribution design that accounts for all of these variables, specifying the right combination of amplifiers, splitters, taps and cabling to achieve balanced signal levels throughout the entire network.
- Tailored distribution design for every property
- New builds and existing building upgrades covered
Whether the project involves a new build requiring a distribution system from the ground up or an existing building with an underperforming system that needs to be redesigned and upgraded, we have the experience to deliver a solution that works. Get in touch with the team at MATV Systems to discuss your property's requirements.
What is a TV distribution system for multi-dwelling units and how does it work?
A TV distribution system for multi-dwelling units receives a TV signal at a central headend, typically from a rooftop antenna and satellite dish, and distributes it through a network of coaxial or fibre cabling to every unit in the building. Amplifiers maintain signal strength across the network while splitters and taps divide the signal at the appropriate points to reach every outlet across all floors.
How is signal strength maintained across all units in a large multi-dwelling building?
Signal strength is maintained through careful system design that accounts for the signal loss introduced by every metre of cabling and every passive component in the distribution network. Amplifiers are specified and positioned to compensate for this loss, and the distribution layout is designed to ensure signal levels at every outlet fall within the acceptable range for reliable digital TV reception regardless of how far that outlet is from the headend.
What causes uneven TV signal quality across different units in a multi-dwelling building?
Uneven signal quality is usually the result of a distribution system that wasn't designed correctly from the outset or has deteriorated over time. Common causes include undersized or incorrectly positioned amplifiers, passive components that introduce too much signal loss on certain branches of the network, ageing cabling with increased attenuation and headend equipment that is no longer delivering adequate output across the full distribution network.
