On Apr 4, 8:45*am, BobS wrote:
Anyone using the PAR Electronics EF-SWL Antenna please advise if a
ground is necessary. Will using the PAR without a ground be any better
than a 50' random wire? I live on the second floor of a condo and only
can use a very thin hidden wire from my receiver to a nearby tree. No
ground available. I read all of the glowing reviews of the PAR but all
of them are using a ground. Unfortunately I don't have that luxury. Any
other recommendations appreciated.
Thanks...Bob

From PAR's website:

The Par End-Fedz are a full length half wave dipoles, but with an
important difference. The coax connector is at one end of the dipole,
where it is most needed. These antennas can be mounted horizontally,
vertically or as a sloper. No ground plane or counterpoise is needed.
Portable operation could not be easier. Simply hang the far end from a
tree limb–the coax is at the bottom. Hang it up in a hotel window or
string it up in the attic. End insulators are supplied making
suspension easy.