MS,

Since you are not limited to an InDoor Antenna forget the
BroomStick Antenna.
READ: Short STACKED Vertical {Tri-Band} BroomStick Antenna
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...na/message/755

The 7M (21Ft) Sloper 'outside' Antenna would be the better
choice of the two.

FWIW: If you have 'space' for the 7M (21 Ft) Sloper; then
consider trying an Inverted "L" Antenna instead. In the same
space as a 7M (21 Ft) Sloper you could build an Inverted "L"
Antenna 4-5M (13-16 Ft) High (Vertical); and 5-6M (16-20 Ft)
Across (Horizontal). About 9-11M (29-36 Ft) Long and generally
a more Omni-Directional and Lower Noise Antenna for SWLing.

READ: Improving the 'basic' Long Wire Antenna with a Coax Lead-in-Line
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...a/message/1024

iane ~ RHF
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= = = (Michael Salmons) wrote in message
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Hi,

I've finally purchased a fine desktop SW receiver, and I'd like to
have a nice antenna to use with it as well. I've made a number of
antennas for mediumwave, and I'd like to do the same for SW. I've read
several descriptions found online and think I've settled on Arnie
Coro's broomstick antenna or the 7m sloper just for a starter. Has
anyone tried either of these? Or would you recommend something else
for a good starter DIY antenna? My primary listening interests are
Africa and the Pacific and I live in the midwestern US.

Thanks,

Michael Salmons
salmonsm @ missouri . edu
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