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To: TNoldman

FM transmission is inherently limited, for the overwhelming most part, to “line of sight”. The antenna has to be able to visually “see” the transmission source. So boosters, etc; all other things being equal, will likely provide little benefit. AM radio can bounce off buildings, the ionosphere, mountains, FM doesn’t. Certainly, a higher quality FM antenna will provide some benefit, but NONE if it isn’t LOS with the transmitter. You pretty much to raise the height of your antenna.


29 posted on 01/07/2012 11:56:36 AM PST by Attention Surplus Disorder (The only economic certainty: When it all blows up, Krugman will say we didn't spend enough.)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder
The antenna has to be able to visually “see” the transmission source

My 50-foot TV tower brought in Tampa FM stations from Sebring, FL. That's a 90-mile distance, and they sounded like right next door.

59 posted on 01/07/2012 6:00:19 PM PST by Does so ("What elephant?")
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