"Dwight Stewart" wrote in message
k.net...

I've had great success, and fun, using simple end-fed wire antennas.
I've
tried a lot of commercial antennas over the years, with very mixed
results.
In frustration, I decided to try it myself.

Dwight... just now seeing your reply... thanks! This is JUST what I was
looking for. I guess there is more room to experiment with antennas that
just receive as opposed to antennas for ham radios... not as "necessary" to
get that perfect 50 ohms match. I'm sure I'll have fun experimenting.

73 and happy holidays

Jackie