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Old December 19th 10, 07:36 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
John Smith John Smith is offline
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Default Hello! Introduction and a few questions

On 12/19/2010 4:19 AM, RHF wrote:

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JS - It is a 'portable' AM/FM Shortwave Radio and
most of them are prone to overload from very long
wire antennas.
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That is why attenuators/narrow-filters are used. It is a simple law of
physics, long antennas WILL receive signals short ones WILL NOT.

No one is saying that you cannot refuse to avail yourself of better
reception ... some of us just find that unacceptable ...

Regards,
JS