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clyde · December 2nd 09, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne

"clyde" wrote in message
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Has anyone used a slinkey antenna? I bought one and hooked it to a tree
in my yard about 30 ft up. I have a Grundig Yacht Boy 400 and I clipped
it to the telescopic antenna. I dont see much improvement. Live in the
Wa. state, is recption real bad here or should I update and get a newer
radio? this one I bought new in 91.

Thanks,

Clyde

A random length wire should work just fine for SWLing. If the receiver
noise increases when you hook up the antenna, then you aren't doing too
badly.
--Wayne

Hi Wayne,

Thanks for the reply. Last night I could get nothing and tryed this morning an picked up a couple of stations. So I must be doing something right, I am going to get batteries for my radio and see if I get less static. Read somewhere that electic hookup can give you static.

have a good day,

Clyde