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Is there any way that I could rig an FM radio antenna to a satellite dish and pull in FM stations that are one or two hundred miles away?
So would you be able to pick up AM with a satellite dish?Danger said:Only if the broadcast is coming from a satellite. FM is pretty much line-of-sight. It doesn't bounce off of the ionosphere like many other radio signals.
A high gain yagi antenna cut for FM can pull in a station 100 miles away with decent signal strength, providing there isn't a mountain in the way.dimensionless said:I did the calculations. For an antenna that is 244 meters above sea level the line of sight is 35 miles . I suppose spherical wavefronts and gravity might extend that a little bit, but I don't expect it to be much. Looks like I might have try an AM dish or something like that.
A satellite dish for FM radio receives signals from satellites orbiting the Earth. These signals are then converted into radio waves and sent to a radio receiver, allowing you to listen to FM radio stations.
No, you do not need a special satellite dish for FM radio. Any satellite dish that is compatible with satellite radio signals can be used for FM radio as well.
It depends on the satellite dish and the satellites it is receiving signals from. Some satellite dishes can receive signals from multiple satellites, allowing you to access FM radio stations from different countries. However, there may be limitations depending on your location and the satellite coverage.
One advantage of using a satellite dish for FM radio is that it can offer a wider range of radio stations, including international ones. Additionally, the quality of the signal can be better and more consistent compared to traditional radio antennas, which can be affected by weather and other factors.
Yes, you can use a satellite dish for FM radio in areas with poor reception. Satellite dishes can receive signals from satellites that are positioned high above the Earth, which can improve reception in areas with obstacles or limited radio coverage.