HD Radio Listening Questions

Where Can I Pick up 88.5’s Digital Signal?

If you’re on the far fringe of our listening area, or have trouble picking up our FM broadcast, you might not be able to pick up our digital channels. At present, our digital broadcast isn’t as strong as our regular FM signal. That’s FCC regulations, and it’s true of stations all across the country. Hopefully, before too long, stations will be able to increase the strength of their digital signals. For the moment, if you’re in far southern Sarasota, far eastern Polk County or northern Pasco, you might not be able to pick us up on the digital dial.

Most listeners in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Lakeland, Sarasota/Bradenton/Manatee and southern Pasco should be able to pick up 88.5 and 88.5-2 just fine.

Let Us Know

If you’re in the farther reaches of Tampa Bay and you’ve got a digital radio, we’d love for you to test how far our digital signal is going. You can let us know where you’re hearing us (or where you’re not) by sending a note to HD@wmnf.org, or calling 813-238-8001 x 135.

Reception Suggestions

Depending on where you are and what kind of building you’re in, you may have to move your HD radio around a bit to find the best place to receive our digital signal. In most houses or buildings, you’ll find places that won’t pick it up at all – and places where the digital reception is perfect.

When you find a place where the Digital button lights up, that’s what you’re looking for. Your radio may take a moment to lock onto the digital signal. When it does, you should see it pick up 88.5 HD, on the main channel.

Once you’ve got hold of the digital signal, and your Digital button is lit – you should be able to hit the Tune + button, to tune up. That should take you to 88.5-2, which is Bulls Radio.

If you’re having trouble picking up the signal, an external FM antenna may help, and can easily be connected to a digital radio.

If you’re having trouble with reception, feel free to leave a message for our Engineer at 813-238-8001 x 135 and we’ll call you as soon as we can to help.

If you have questions about HD you can email HD@wmnf.org or call 813-238-8001.

Thanks for listening!