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I would like to pick up a Channel 8 (real) that is 40.6 miles from me with a signal NM of 17.5dB and power -73.3dBm.

As an amature I read this channel is 180-186 mHz. Would a simple dipole antenna roof mounted pick this up reliably? I also read the dipole needs to be 31" to tune to this frequency. I assume 31" each side and positioned as a "T"

If this would work, what matching transformer would be needed 75 or 300 Ohm?

Thanks.