Please forgive me if these questions seem way too easy...but I'm a newbie at
SWLing...

I noticed in the owner's book for my Grundig YB400PE there is a list of bands
and the frequencies contained in those bands.

In the manual for the Sangean 818, there is a different listing of bands with
some varying frequencies.

Is there some "standard, official" listing of the various SW bands and their
frequencies, or is this something left up to each manufacturer???

Secondly, I read somewhere on how to make a very basic wire antenna extension
for the whip antenna on the radio, using alligator clips. Could someone just
tell me what type of wire to use, where/whether it should be stripped, etc.

Thanks for your patience.

Linda
Pennsylvania