RHF,
Thanks for the informative posts.

Haci


On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:22:33 -0700 (PDT), RHF
wrote:

On Apr 29, 7:57*am, Mike wrote:

HdV,

IF - You are stuck with only having an Indoor {In-the-Room}
Shortwave Radio Listening (SWL) Antenna.

Sangean ATS-909 Radio - In-the-Rood External Antenna and Hook-Up

Build one of these "T" shaped Antennas* to go along
http://kalx.berkeley.edu/recept/images/tcrumpjt.gif
the Wall near the Ceiling from Corner-to-Corner.
http://www.kyes.com/antenna/antennatypes/twinlead.jpg
* It's a Folded Dipole Antenna.
http://kalx.berkeley.edu/recept/images/dipolbld.gif

Used 300 Ohm TV type Twin-Lead
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...tId=2049618&cp

WINDOM-IZE-IT
Make it an Off-Center-Fed Dipole with the Feed-Point
at the 38%-to-62% Mark from the Right Side :
8 Foot Feed-Point Mark = 3 Feet 1 Inch
10 Foot Feed-Point Mark = 3 Feet 10 Inches
12 Foot Feed-Point Mark = 4 Feet 7 Inches
15 Foot Feed-Point Mark = 5 Feet 8 Inches

The Vertical Down-Lead can be 6~8 Feet and should
be Twisted to give a Turn every 3~4 Inches.

For the Sangean ATS-909 Radio the Radio End of the
Twin-Lead needs to be connected to a 1/8" Stereo Plug.

Question - How Do I Hook-Up an External Antenna
to the Sangean ATS-909 Radio ?
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze20h45/r...ch.html#extant
http://www.thiecom.de/pdf/ats909-infos1.pdf

hope this helps - iane ~ RHF
.

- The ATS-909, AKA the Radio Shack DX-398, should provide
- tons of enjoyment. FWIW, here are some suggestions:
-
- 1. Use the windup antenna for extra sensitivity. Some critics have
- suggested that the 909/398 is not that sensitive. But, my experience
- is that 25' of even internal wire makes the radio as sensitive as
the
- best of current portables. The radio also handles external antennas
- better than most portables.
- 2. Consider the sensitivity mod that can be found among the files of
- the DX398 Yahoo group. I had a 909 with that mod and it may have
been
- one of the most sensitive portables I've ever owned. I sold the 909
- and kept an un-modded 398. I sure wish I hadn't done that.
- 3. Consider buying 8 rechargeable AA batteries and a recharger. If
the
- 909/398 has a major weakness, it relates to how it devours
batteries.
-
- Enjoy!
-
- Mike
-
On Apr 28, 11:41?pm, Hacienda de Ville ferrante276-

wrote:
Friends,
? I was going crazy trying to decide which radio to get. All of you
wonderful friends gave me so much to consider. I would find one and
then research and find something that scared me. I was going to get
the upcoming Grundig Satellite 750, but it really would not suit my
desire for a portable to take to parks and stuff.
? I came across the Sangean ATS-909 and found a DEAL on Amazon. Most
of their stock was around $250+. However, one seller has it for $91
NEW! I decided based on research and that deal to go with it. I hope I
am not making a mistake. Also, keep in mind this is my first real SW
radio and if I am truly bitten by the bug, I will end up getting the
Satellite 750 for my home use, down the road.
? Check out this page and while the top says around $250, scroll down
about half way and you will see the $91. It came to about $97 with
s/h.http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...G/ref=dp_olp_2

? Finally I can return to studying music at college. At night when I
should have been practicing, instead I was reading The Passport to
World Band Radio. I hate to see what happens when the radio arrives!
? Thank all of you so much and I will continue to be present here and
thank you for answering repeat questions that I hope did not appear,
for lack of a better word, stupid.

Best to you always,
Haci