Could it be that you have secured the antenna wire closely to the (grounded)
metal of a chain link fence?

It seems like that would be "close coupling" to a grounded, long fence.

It seems that may kill any signal "gain"?

Best-----
Ron


Jim Douglas wrote in message
news:eEt0c.442873$na.1062671@attbi_s04...
I have a long wire antenna that goes in somewhat of a C shape around the
fence in the backyard. I was wondering how others are physically
connecting
these types of antennas to their radio? Do you use a balun? I have a
Grundig Satellit 800, which physical input connection do you use?

I upgraded from the DX398 to the Satellit 800 in December and have been
somewhat disappointed in the reception.
I will monitor this group and when someone posts a pirate on 6925 or
whatever frequency I will tune and find a lot of N O T H I N G?

I am in the Dallas area and for example WWV on the best frequency is
rarely
about S1? Any ideas or suggestions are welcome and thanks!


Jim Douglas
http:\\www.genesis-software.com

Latitude 32.5818
Longitude -96.5412
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