Sounds like a job for the Sony AN-LP1 (if you can find one, that is).

"TheGnome" wrote in message
om...
I'm going off to college this week, and I'm bringing my IC-746 with
me. I only plan on using 2 meters occansionally, and have shortwave on
in the background while doing work or something. Any time I seriously
want to get on the air I can do it from the campus station with proper
antennas. I'll be in a dorm room, first floor, so I won't have the
ideal location for an outdoor antenna. What's a good antenna to use in
a dorm room for AM and SW?

Thanks in advance...