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Old December 21st 10, 02:27 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
John Smith John Smith is offline
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Default Hello! Introduction and a few questions

On 12/20/2010 2:11 PM, garrett1415 wrote:
Holy crap you guys O_O I've never seen so much bickering over antennas
in my life.

I'm pretty confused now. I have a small-ish budget 20-50 to spend on an
antenna, what should I get? Something small? Something large?

Although I'm rather confused, I thank you for the replies.

Also, I'd like something that isn't much of an eyesore, as I live in a
suburb.


Build one, this page has some elementary instructions ...

http://www.dwave.net/~twomules/antenna.html

You don't have to do everything at once. A 30-70 ft antenna will get
you started receiving enough signals. When you are comfortable and
enjoying the fact you can make your own, expand and improve ... at
least, that is how I did it.

Regards,
JS