100' tape measure. clip the belt attatchment to the whip antenna and pull
out as much as needed to extend the length. portable and practicle.
"N9NEO" wrote in message
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Going cross country at the end of September. Radio will probably be a
degen DE1103. I don't want to risk any of the more expensive RX.

I need some ideas of practicle antennas to bring along. Practicle =
Low cost and preferable homebrew. Will be looking for MW and 160m &
75m am.

73
NEO