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Old December 17th 07, 01:02 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Do Slinky Antennas work?

On Dec 15, 2:58 pm, "Shayne" wrote:
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- I currently clip a 50 foot wire to the whip of my
- Sangean ATS-909 whip.

Hopefully it is Outside and Up-in-the-Air.

- it works fine most of the time for me.

Good to hear.

- Do the slinky antennas currently available in ebay work?

Yes about the same as you 500 Foot Wire Antenna.

- If so, what is the best way to use one?
- Shayne

Outside and Up-in-the-Air and away from the House.

Try a Slinky Dipole Antenna connected to your Radio
via the 1/8" External Antenna Jack.

hope this helps ~ RHF