wrote:
I've always heard the dumbest question is the one not asked. So I am
going to ask. :-)

I am new to shortwave radios. I just bought an Eton E10 on eBay. It
came with a small antenna that you plug in the side of the radio. On
the other end is a clip of some sort. What does this clip to?

Donno: The clip is to fasten the antenna to a curtain rod, tree branch
or wherever to allow you to get a bit of altitude. Antennas love
altitude.
Bob