"starman" wrote in message
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Stan Barr wrote:

On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 03:58:23 -0400, starman wrote:
Paulb wrote:

Dxers in New Zealand and Australia have heard European MW stations,
which is about as far as you can get. Sorry I've not got the details
to hand

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Paul

They like to use very long antennas for MW DX'ing.

Rotatable loop antennas are usually considered better for MW as you
can null out local stations.

Loops are not sensitive enough for very long MW reception compared to
other antenna types. The folks down under prefer very long beverage
antennas orientated in the direction that favors Europe.

I logged 87 countries from 1959 to 1963, as well as getting verification of
over 2,300 stations total.

The best combination today would be phased beverage antennas if you have the
land... about 1000 feet needed... or phased slopers (big yard needed).

But a loop is sensitive enough under most conditions... it is the most
common antenna of most AM DXers, few of whom can put up 1000 foot aerials.