"Dave" wrote in message
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Has anyone here read the two books on wire antennas by the ARRL? They are
volumes I & II, and have at least some information on shortwave receiver
antennas. Are they any good? Should I spend my money on them?

I wouldn't. The ARRL antenna books are pretty technical and more oriented
towards transmission of amateur signals than SWL.

The AC6V site has some good ideas for SWL antennas.

Jackie