On Dec 19, 5:08*pm, Joe from Kokomo wrote:
On 12/19/2010 3:52 PM, John Smith wrote:

All but the most blatant newbies should be able to deal with a "too good
an antenna."

Because of disinformation and "wives tales", I suspect there are many
with a tiny 30 ft. antenna who think they are realized "good reception"
and feeling quite capable of advising others.

It is simply time to fix this ...

Regards,
JS

You STILL don't get it. It is NOT an issue of "too good an antenna"; it
IS about too poor of a receiver front end.

Note: the OP's receiver in question is a fine receiver, BUT THE FRONT
END IS *NOT* DESIGNED FOR A VERY LONG ANTENNA.

JfK,

Actually the Sony ICF-SW7600GR 'portable'
AM/FM Shortwave Radio is just fine as is.

It is simply 'optimized' to use the Whip Antenna
or a small 23 Foot Reel-Up Antenna that 90+%
of the 'portable AM/FM Shortwave Radio 'users'
will be using to listen to their radios.

Simply giving the Customer the best Product
for their normal intended use.
-sort-of-like-
* Not selling a Ferrari Racer to someone who
is looking for a 4WD Off-Road Pick-Up Truck.
* Not selling a Bentley to someone who is
looking for an Open Golf-Cart.

~ RHF