On 12/19/2010 9:42 AM, dave wrote:

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The antenna on a good portable is an active. It must be shorter than 1/4
wave at the highest frequency of interest to work at its optimum.

The EXT jack on a 7600 should be able to handle a proper wire antenna
10m or so.

Physics is certain on this point. An antenna with a larger capture area
will always capture a stronger signal ... arguing that is pointless.

Regards,
JS