Cool_Hand_Luke Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Can a TV antenna be converted for Radio antenna use? I have a very large TV antenna and want to see if I can convert it to be used as a radio antenna to broadcast to my local neighborhood. I do not know the make or model of it though. Is this possible or would it just be better to buy a radio antenna. Thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon_g Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 ammmmmm do you mean a old fashion tv antenna if so I don't think so because It wouldn'=t fit in with today's tech but I'm not to shore of this fact. Broadcasting Duo is one of the fastest growing and rapidly expanding Broadcasting websites. Check us out: https://www.broadcastingduo.com/ Also be sure to check out BG Radio Network, we have a new website, new djs and new jingles. Check out BG Radio Network (BGRN): https://sitemaker44.wixsite.com/bgradionetwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdean Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 You would have to change the co-ax cable to 50 ohms as TV co-ax is normally 75 ohms, assuming that is what is used in the US? It is in UK/Europe. If you want to transmit on FM then a simple FM di-pole antenna used for reception will be fine with the correct co-ax. The SWR will be near correct also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny c Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 To receive, thats no problem. To use to transmit is a problem. As already stated it must be 50 ohms, but it also must be the right length or the dipole part the right size and tuned to what freq you will be transmitting on other wise it will have a high SWR and will not transmit very well as well as most likely killing your transmitter. there are sites around about making one so have a google around. In the long run it may be easer just to buy one. RAG-FM 107.7 Raglan New Zealand & ragfm.com ........"Top Music Top of the Dial" Click HERE to listen to the RAG-FM radio stream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DirtySouthRadio Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 IF U WANT TO HAVE A REAL GOOD ONE BUY THIS ONE IF U HAD SAY 100 WATTS IT WOULD MAKE SEAM LIKE YOU HAVE 300 WATTS SO IF U HAD 10 WANTS IT BE LIKE HAVING 30 WATTS http://cgi.ebay.com/3kW-FM-STEREO-BROADCAST-HIGH-GAIN-ANTENNA_W0QQitemZ330394490564QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4ced0bd6c4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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