"Richard Clark" wrote in message
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On Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:59:06 -0600, "amdx" wrote:

Put an alligator clip on the antenna lead and run it down the tank to
find max volume, then clip it on.
Use a fork to scoop water out of a glass to satisfy your thirst.
I will work, just not well.

Hi Mike,

Being facetious in the face of an answer that responds exactly to
what you want is not very smart.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC

Richard you are right, I read it wrong.
I thought he was just being smart because it's a crystal radio and he wanted
me
to just grab a alligator clip and connect the antenna ( I missed the taps
part)
I apologize J.Todd.
Connecting the antenna to taps on the coil is common, I don't believe this
method transfers maximum energy into the tank circuit, But I am open to more
info about that.
Also I expect any high performance crystal radio to be made with
litz wire, I suppose taps could be made to litz but I have looked at a lot
of
radios and don't recall ever seeing taps on a litz wire coil.
J.Todd I apologize for my smart alec remark.
MikeK