One way to add an external FM antenna is to create a folded dipole out of
some twinlead. Use another length of twinlead for the feedline.
"Terminate" the other end of the feedline by connecting the two conductors
with a 330 Ohm resistor, leaving one of the leads long. Use that lead to
attach the antenna to either the whip antenna that comes with the radio, or
the connector on the back. (This worked well enough in my college dorm room
'way back when.)

What W5DXP said for the AM problem. Wrapping some wire around the radio
itself (assuming a plastic case) sometimes works too, but not quite as well.

NØKF


"Cecil Moore" wrote in message
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Todd K. wrote:
My question is how to add the external connection.
The radio has a loopstick ferrite antenna (I presume for only AM) The
loopstick has 4 connection points.

What has worked for me is to wrap a good number of turns
of #30 insulated wire around the loopstick. Ground one end
and tie the other end to an external jack. Run a long wire
antenna from the jack to wherever works best.
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73, Cecil, W5DXP