"GO BEARCATS" wrote in message
...
I connected an alligator clip to the barrel of the cable tv connector -
it
works much better than the Radio Shack magnetic mount CB whip antenna
LOL.
I'd love to know what you all think about current propogation conditions,
however, so I know if I'm missing much .

You've lost me here. What are you trying to accomplish? For tv purposes
or
what?


Gregg,

He's using the coax sheild as an antenna, presumably for a shortwave
receiver.. not the most efficient, but workable in a pinch..