MARK,

Why not try one of the Roll-Up (Reel) Antenna's that you simply Plug
into your Sangean ATS-803A, or Clip-On-To the Radio's Whip Antenna.

SANGEAN "ANT-60" 'portable' Roll-Up Shortwave Antenna will improve
the reception of any 'portable' WorldBand Receiver. The Antenna
Wire may be 'extended' up to 23 Feet (7 m). The Sangean ANT-60
terminates with a 1/8" Mono-Mini-Plug (3.5 mm).
NOTE: If your receiver does not have a 1/8" Mini-Jack for the
External Antenna; an Adapter Plug is provided to 'clip' the
Sangean ANT-60 to your Radio's Whip Antenna.
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/3184.html
http://usa.shortwavestore.com/sangean-ant60.html#order

Or - Check your local RadioShack for "Portable Shortwave Antenna"
Catalog #278-1374.
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...%5Fid=278-1374

iane ~ RHF
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I'm about as amateur as you can get and I have just
got my hands on a Sangean ATS-803A radio.
I was unable to receive any stations in shortwave,
only static and faint voices UNTIL I put my hand
on the antenna. In doing so I receive many stations
clearly. Is my antenna bad ??
Thanks for any responses to this question.

Mark
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