On 12/20/2010 6:48 PM, RHF wrote:

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Buy this and 'enjoy'
Par Electronics EF-SWL End-Fed Dipole Antenna
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/2205.html
.

Actually, that is not a bad starting point. Will allow a newbie to get
the feel, have some success and decide if it is a hobby he would like to
pursue and get deeper into!

But, rather pricey for a few feet of wire ...

Regards,
JS