Zoltar wrote:

I am acquiring a Sony icf-7600gr and want to put up a longwire aerial for
it- can some one advise on the specs viz wire length etc. also is it
necessary to run a coxial cable from the aerial to the radio and if so how
does one attach (both ends) ie is the shielding attached to the aerial as
wellas the centre core
tks


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The antenna can be made from any type of wire you have handy. The length
wil depend on the room you have but anything over 30 feet or so will help.

There are plans and info at the AMANDX site below. Nithing technical
just simple language for beginners

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73 and Best of DX
Shawn Axelrod

Visit the AMANDX DX site with info for the new or experienced listener:

http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/index.html

REMEMBER ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN HEAR FOREVER