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For US Aerial & Satellite Installers

TV aerial & satellite
invoice app.

OTA antenna installs, satellite dish setups, LNB swaps — snap your job notes or speak them, and TradieNotes builds a professional invoice before you're off the roof.

60 seconds Sales Tax ready Reads aerial & satellite jobs No signup
The 60-second job

From the roof to a invoice.

Three steps before you've packed the ladder away. No data entry, no spreadsheets, no laptop.

STEP 01
Snap or speak
Photo or voice — any scrawl works
STEP 02
AI reads it
Labour, materials & totals extracted
STEP 03
PDF ready
Invoice emailed instantly
Made for the trade

Built for aerial installers.

Trained on the way US aerial and satellite installers actually write up a job — not generic invoicing software.

Reads aerial & satellite job notes

OTA antennas, satellite dishes, dish reuse — our AI reads your shorthand the way you write it on the job and builds a clean, itemised invoice.

OTA antenna install
Satellite dish (DIRECTV/DISH)
Dish reuse & LNB swap
Signal fault diagnosis
Multi-point/multiroom wiring
Storm damage replacement

Voice notes from the roof

Signal sorted and job done up top? Speak your installation notes before you climb down — client, aerial or dish type, cable run, hours. Invoice ready by the time you're back at the van.

The full range

Every aerial & satellite job, sorted.

From a straight antenna swap on a single-family home to signal work in a multi-unit building, TradieNotes keeps up with the range of jobs US aerial and satellite installers actually run. Note the job type in your voice memo or scribble and it appears correctly on the invoice — no manual re-typing needed.

Flats & MDUs

Many blocks of flats and multi-dwelling units share one dish or master antenna (communal aerial / SMATV) feeding every unit through a wall socket. Note communal fault-finding or new-connection work separately from standalone house installs, and it's itemised as a communal job on the invoice.

Weak-signal amplifier jobs

Fringe reception areas often need a signal amplifier alongside the aerial or dish — typically another $60-90 on top of the base install. Log it as its own materials line so it's clear on the invoice what the extra cost covers.

Extension aerials

Outbuildings, granny annexes, and sheds often need a second aerial point run off the existing system. Itemise the extra cable run and labour separately so the client can see exactly what the extension cost, on top of the main install.

Working at height

Aerial and satellite work is roof work, and roof work falls under the OSHA fall protection standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M) — installers have a duty to manage fall risk, whether that's edge protection, a harness system, or a tower/scaffold. None of that shows up on an invoice, but a job note like "harness/tower used" keeps a record if a client or insurer ever asks.

Aerial & Satellite FAQ

Questions, answered.

Can it handle both OTA antenna and satellite dish jobs?
Yes. ATSC over-the-air antennas reach most US homes via local network affiliates, with DIRECTV and DISH satellite covering fringe-reception areas and those wanting extra channels. Note which one you installed in your job notes and it appears correctly on the invoice.
What does a typical aerial or satellite job cost?
Most standalone aerial installs run roughly $120-$220 including Sales Tax depending on roof access and cabling, and satellite dish installs are similar. A signal amplifier for a weak-reception area typically adds another $60-90. TradieNotes doesn't set your prices — your invoice reflects whatever you actually charged.
Can it handle flats or multi-dwelling unit (MDU) jobs?
Yes. Many blocks of flats run a shared communal aerial or SMATV system feeding every unit from one master dish or antenna. Note it as a communal job in your job notes and it's itemised accordingly, separate from a standalone house install.
Can I invoice for reusing an old satellite dish for a provider swap?
Yes. A lot of jobs are re-pointing or reusing an existing satellite dish with an LNB swap rather than a full new install — note the LNB replacement and labour separately in your job notes and both appear as itemised lines.
Does it handle different dish sizes?
Yes. Most of the US uses a standard mini dish (around 43-60cm), while fringe reception areas such as parts of northern Scotland can need a larger dish. Note the size in your job notes and it'll show up as a materials line.
What about working-at-height compliance?
TradieNotes doesn't manage your health and safety paperwork, but you can note things like harness or tower use in your job notes for your own records. Any roof job falls under the OSHA fall protection standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M), which place a duty on installers to manage fall risk.
Can I invoice for callback or warranty jobs?
Yes — mark it as a callback in your job notes and it'll show $0 or a reduced rate as appropriate, so your records stay accurate even when there's no charge.
Are the invoices sales-tax ready?
Yes — every invoice itemises labour and materials and includes a Sales Tax line you fill in before exporting. Sales tax rules vary by state, so TradieNotes doesn\'t auto-calculate a rate for you.
Do I need an account?
No account needed. Create one free to save your invoice history, or just snap and pay $2.
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