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Originally Posted by timotb
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.
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I believe your calculations are correct, I'm just not sure if that's 1/4, 1/2, or full wave. You may also need a reflector.
I'm sure it would be a standard 300/75 balun.