"Joe Analssandrini" wrote
Like all loops, it is directional, so you can

I don't find the AN-LP1 to be directional on any band.

next best is the Sangean ANT 60
antenna. This is a "wind-up" antenna which can actually fit in your
pocket. When unstrung, the length is about 23 feet.

If I am not mistaken the Sony ICF-7600GR comes with a wind-up antenna of
this type. Not need to purchase another one.

On Feb 25, 2:16 pm, "Guerite©" wrote:
"Joe Analssandrini" wrote

Like all loops, it is directional, so you can

I don't find the AN-LP1 to be directional on any band.

next best is the Sangean ANT 60
antenna. This is a "wind-up" antenna which can actually fit in your
pocket. When unstrung, the length is about 23 feet.

If I am not mistaken the Sony ICF-7600GR comes with a wind-up antenna of
this type. Not need to purchase another one.

Dear Sir,

I have indeed found the AN-LP1 to be highly direction on 49 meters and
below. I have three windows in one of my "listening rooms," one of
which is aimed 90 degrees away from the others. When moving the
antenna to that window, a noticeable effect is noted on weaker
signals. In practice, of course, when listening to the much stronger
signals for which it is appropriate to use this radio/antenna
combination, the directionality becomes of much less consequence and,
on 41, 31, 22, 25, and below, there is no effect whatsoever that I can
detect.

You are correct when you state that the Sony ICF-SW7600GR is packed
with a wind-up antenna. However that antenna must be clipped to the
Sony's whip; there is no plug by which one can attach that antenna to
the Sony's antenna jack. I have found that, on the shortwave bands, a
direct connection through the jack works better than a connection via
the whip. That is my personal experience. I have tried my Sangean ANT
60 both ways (one can attach that antenna either to the jack or to the
whip) and the jack connection works better.

Best,

Joe