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Which way should my antenna point?
Point the antenna at the transmitter that serves your area. In hills and valleys that is often a local transmitter, not the big main one. Check that no hill blocks the path, then fine-tune and retune every TV.
Which way to point your TV antenna in Poland
Point it at the transmitter or relay that serves you, along a path clear of hills, with the elements matching its polarisation.
Six practical steps, from finding your transmitter to the final retune. Each one shows how to do it with Tower Aim, our app, using UKE data.
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The short version.
Read this, then follow the steps below for the detail.
Systemic Studios, the makers of Tower Aim
Systemic Studios makes Tower Aim, the app this guide uses for each step. Roof work is dangerous: if your antenna is hard to reach, use a professional antenna installer.
SIX STEPSHow to aim a TV antenna,
How to aim a TV antenna,
step by step.
Do steps 1 to 4 on the ground, before you get the ladder out.
1. Find your transmitter
Your antenna should face the transmitter that serves you, which is not always the closest or the most powerful. Tower Aim recommends one based on published power and distance, not a signal measurement, from UKE data dated 18 September 2026: 625 licensed digital TV transmitters across 266 sites, main transmitters and local multiplexes. Search by town or postcode, or use your location.
2. Main transmitter or relay?
Relays fill the gaps the main transmitters cannot reach. Where the terrain map shows a hill blocking the main transmitter, Tower Aim suggests a clear local relay instead, and lists the others nearby so you can compare.
3. Match the polarisation
Most transmitters are horizontal, and some local transmitters are vertical. Turn the antenna so its elements match. Tower Aim shows the polarisation, channel and power for each one. MUX8 is on VHF, so it needs a VHF capable antenna.
4. Check the terrain
Tower Aim shows the elevation profile along the path, from a one-time terrain download. Tower Aim Installer adds finer terrain. Trees and buildings are not included, so treat it as a guide.
5. Aim with a compass
Face the bearing shown and follow the live compass arrow until it confirms you are on target. AR aiming works on supported phones.
6. Fine-tune and retune
Turn in small steps while someone watches the signal screen on the TV, then run a full retune on every TV.
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WHERE TO CHECK EACH STEP
Each step in Tower Aim.
What to check at each step, and where to find it in the app.
| Step | What to check | In Tower Aim |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Find your transmitter | Which transmitter serves you | A recommended transmitter based on published power and distance, not a signal measurement, with estimated reception; UKE data dated 18 Sep 2026; search by town or postcode |
| 2. Main transmitter or relay | Whether a hill blocks the path | Main transmitters and relays on the map; a clear local relay suggested where the terrain map shows a hill in the way |
| 3. Polarisation | Horizontal, vertical or mixed | Shown for each transmitter, with its UHF or VHF channel, frequency and power |
| 4. Terrain | Hills between you and the transmitter | Elevation profile from a one-time terrain download; finer terrain with Installer |
| 5. Aim | The bearing to the transmitter | Live compass arrow that confirms when you're on target; AR aiming on supported phones |
| 6. Fine-tune and retune | Signal quality on the TV, then a retune | Channel numbers and frequencies for each transmitter |
| On the roof | What's saved on your phone | Transmitter data built in; one-time terrain download |
IN THE APPSee each step
See each step
in Tower Aim.
Real Tower Aim screens in Warsaw and Kraków, with the app in Polish.
Main transmitter or relay
In the Old Town, Kraków, Tower Aim picks Chorągwica with a clear path.
Check the details
In Wola, Warsaw, the details show the power, multiplexes, VHF and UHF.
Turn until on target
Follow the compass arrow, or AR aim on supported phones, while you turn the antenna, then check reception on your TV.
ON THE ROOFTips that save
Tips that save
a second climb.
Small habits that make the job quicker and safer.
Safety first
Only work on a roof if you can do it safely, never alone and never in wind or rain. If the antenna is high or hard to reach, use a professional antenna installer.
Check everything on the ground
Look up the transmitter, bearing, polarisation and terrain in Tower Aim before you climb, so the time on the roof is just aiming.
Calibrate the compass
If the arrow seems off, move the phone in a figure-eight to calibrate it, and keep it away from metal and magnets, including magnetic phone cases.
Look at the neighbours
Antennas nearby usually point at the same transmitter. If yours faces a different way, or its elements are the other way up, find out why before you change it.
Small moves, then wait
TV signal readouts lag a little. Turn a few degrees at a time and pause before you judge the picture.
Near a mobile mast?
Some UHF channels that used to carry TV are now used by 4G and 5G. If the picture breaks up near a mast, especially with an amplifier, a 4G/5G filter can help.
THE TOOL FOR EACH STEPTOWER AIM FOR HOME ANTENNAS
Do every step with Tower Aim.
Tower Aim: TV Aerial Finder
We make it. These are the parts that match the steps above.
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Every transmitter in the UKE data
UKE data dated 18 September 2026: 625 licensed digital TV transmitters across 266 sites, main transmitters and local multiplexes. The recommended transmitter is based on published power and distance, not a signal measurement.
Main transmitters and relays
Where the terrain map shows a hill blocking the main transmitter, Tower Aim suggests a clear local relay and lists the others nearby.
Postcode search
Search by town or postcode, or use your location.
Terrain check
A terrain line of sight from a one-time terrain download, with finer terrain in Tower Aim Installer.
Compass and AR
A live compass arrow that confirms when you're on target, plus AR aiming on supported phones. Then check reception on your TV.
For professionals
Antenna installers, electricians and AV professionals can add Tower Aim Installer, an optional subscription, for jobs, readings from your own meter, photos and branded PDF reports.
MORE GUIDES
Installation checklist for installers
Confirm the transmitter, record the job and hand over a report on site.
Tower Aim Installer guide
Jobs, readings, photos and PDF reports, step by step.
See everything Tower Aim does
Features, screenshots, Tower Aim Installer and support.
Which way should my TV antenna point in Poland?
At the transmitter that serves your area, with the elements matching its polarisation. Tower Aim recommends a transmitter based on published power and distance, not a signal measurement, and shows the bearing, polarisation and terrain to it.
Should I point at the main transmitter or a relay?
Whichever has a clear path to you. Where the terrain map shows a hill blocking the main transmitter, Tower Aim suggests a clear local relay instead.
Should I point my antenna at the closest transmitter?
Not always. A more powerful transmitter further away, or one with a clear path over the hills, can serve you better than a small one nearby. Tower Aim recommends a transmitter based on published power and distance, so check the terrain to each option too.
Should my antenna be horizontal or vertical?
Match the transmitter you are aiming at. Most transmitters are horizontal, and some local transmitters are vertical. On a horizontal antenna the elements lie flat; on a vertical one they stand upright.
Where does Tower Aim's Polish data come from?
From UKE (Urząd Komunikacji Elektronicznej) radio permits for TV stations, dated 18 September 2026. It covers 625 licensed digital TV transmitters across 266 sites, main transmitters and local multiplexes, on UHF and VHF.
Can I search by postcode?
Yes. Search by town or postcode, or use your location.
What does Tower Aim keep on my phone?
The transmitter data is built into the app, and the terrain map is a one-time download that stays on your phone. Open the app once on Wi-Fi before you head up.
Does Tower Aim measure signal strength?
No. Your phone cannot measure TV signal. Tower Aim recommends a transmitter based on published power and distance, and shows "Estimated reception" from Excellent to Poor. It is an estimate, not a measurement. Installers can record readings from their own meter with Tower Aim Installer.
Which phones does it work with?
iPhone with iOS 17 or later, and Android 8.0 or later.
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