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Old August 18th 06, 05:55 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
Verstaldin Verstaldin is offline
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Default New DX and shortwave listener

You might try 11 Mhz up to 17mhz daytime, and 4 mhz to 9 mhz evenings.



"MrZ" wrote in message
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Yes, I plan to keep a log of what I hear. I'm not sure how much time
I'll have to listen on a cruise, but I will deffinately try. I'll
probably bring a 20 to 30 foot section of wire to attach to my radio.

Verstaldin wrote:
Go up on deck with the wire attached and drape it over the side (if it
isn't
too long s). You probably won't need too much wire for a portable
radio.
Often times the receiver gets overdriven and the excess signal strength
doesn't help. I'd be interested to see what you pick up if you kept a log
.

"MrZ" wrote in message
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I was wondering how to best hear my portable Sangean ATS 909 on a
cruise ship - lots of metal . . .
I have a long wire antenna that I can hook on my whip antenna and was
wondering if that would do.
Thanks