"Sherman D." wrote in message
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True, but the major point being that a transmitting antenna is usually a
narrow bandwidth antenna...A good transmitting antenna will be good for
receiving that frequency of course, but it could be argued that a SWL
receiving antenna should have a high bandwidth/gain factor..

Depends on what you're interested in hearing. An antenna optimized for
European pirate broadcasts could be useful, or one built for Tropical Band
reception. The ARRL books in question are not highly technical and will
provide plenty of ideas for experimentation. Knowledge is Power.

"PM"