M.A.T.V. Systems

 MATV stands for Master Antenna Television. It’s the way reception  in large buildings such as hotels, schools, office blocks and apartment  blocks is conveyed to every TV in the building, using a single master  TV antenna. 

 A typical MATV system includes:

• A straightforward TV antenna that is capable of receiving a signal for digital TV.
• A processing component where the signals received by the antenna are configured correctly.
• A distribution network then transports the signals to an outlet in  each destination. More than one outlet can be installed in each area,  but only one TV can receive reception from each outlet.

 Sending TV signals from a central location using a MATV system avoids the expense of installing and maintaining a large number of separate antennas.

It also prevents reception problems that would usually occur when more than one TV antennas are in close proximity.

For example, a modest-sized hotel may have 60 guest rooms requiring  60 TV sets, not only would it be expensive to install 60 TV antennas,  the upkeep on them would be time consuming. The major benefit of MATV  installation is it allows TV and FM signals to be transmitted from one  antenna, while ensuring the transmission remains strong and interference  free.

 Although a MATV system is essential for large buildings where  lots of people require access to a television, the quality of the TV  reception hinges on the quality of the signal received by the TV  antenna.

Because it is vital to install the correct antenna, MATV installation  is best left up to the experts. At New Image Antennas, our  professionals can provide you with advice on the design and development  of the best MATV for your building, along with an ongoing maintenance  service.

If you already have a system in place, it is extremely easy to be able to add a foxtel integrated system into place to add a foxtel signal to all existing locations, even adding a modulation system to this area to distribute to every outlet as well.