David,

I would agree that most of today's 'portable' AM/FM Shortwave Radios
work much better with a 'shorter' Random Wire Antennas about 30-35
Feet long. When a 100 Foot Antenna is used often the 'portable'
AM/FM Shortwave Radios exhibit signal overload and image problems.

IMHO - If the Random Wire Antenna uses a Matching Transformer and
Coax Cable Feed-in-Line then the Length of the Wire Antenna Element
can be extended to 45-60 Feet.


iane ~ RHF