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You don't say how far you are from Tampa, or the call sign or frequency
of the Station you're attempting to receive, but generally speaking: You'll need an antenna with gain and directivity. These designs are usually of the 'Yagi' or 'Log Periodic' design, and can be home-brewed but are so inexpensive to buy that it may not be worth the effort. The greater the number of 'elements' the antenna has, the greater its gain and the narrower its directivity. The Radio Shack unit link in a previous post will do a good job if the Station you're after is within about 30 miles (assuming flat terrain - oh right! you're in Florida!) and a reasonably powered Station. This 8 element Yagi: http://www.fmdxantenna.com/ may do a bit better, and there are 10 element antennas available elsewhere, likely good for about 70 mile reception. Do youself a favor, and put the antenna on a rotor, so that when the Station you're now interested in changes format, you can rotate the antenna around looking for an alternative! MW |
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