In article , Sheellah wrote:
an antenna be hooked up to the radio that would end outside my window to pick
up the signal? There is also a building on one side, but it is clear for quite

Easiest way: Put the RADIO right there on the windowsill.

Most radios these days don't have connections for AM antennae. They use a
loopstick (powdered iron bar wrapped with fine wire) inside the case to
"pick up" the signal. Good enough for local reception.

Also, go to this website:

http://www.selectatenna.com/

This type of antenna is just a big coil that you tune to match the
frequency your radio is tuned to. No connections. Just sit both of them
next to each other and play with the positioning until you find the spot
that best works for THAT particular station.

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Sven Weil
New York City, U.S.A.