On 12/20/2010 11:09 AM, Bob Dobbs wrote:
John Smith wrote:

But, the guy who just wants to pull out a whip on a portable and catch
what he can is just as valid ... if it is something you want to hear and
the signal is good, it is all good. Just never hurts to know what is
possible, if you ever want to explore in that direction ...

I certainly wasn't trying to invalidate the 'casual' listener,
...

I am sorry if you read my words, like tea leaves, and came to that
conclusion. However, I am NOT one to mince words, if I have something
to say, I will say it outright and the consequences be damned!

I am mostly in agreement with you. I use a portable with a whip
frequently, myself ... and the old DX-392 beside my bed simply uses a
small grundig loop ... gets the talk radio stations clear, which I find
favor with ...

But, I didn't take anything you have said to invalidate anyone at all.
I was simply giving the span and breadth of the range of listeners out
there and noting that the hardware they would need would be vastly
differing ... some will even buy a radio, use it for a week and let it
live in a closet for years.

Regards,
JS