On 01/23/2011 04:15 PM, RHF wrote:


The Small Whip Antenna for 'Inside' Noise Sources is OK.

For "Outside" Noise Sources try a 'Snake' Antenna made
of 50 Feet of Coax Cable with 8~12 Feet of Uncovered
Coax at the End.

Make the 'Snake' Antenna from some old Coax Cable
that has a PL-259 Plug on at least one End.

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Run the 'Snake' Antenna from the MFJ-1026 outside to
where it can be Rigged as a Vertical Antenna from the
Ground to an Upper Support {Tree Limb?}.
* Secure both Ends of the Vertical Section.
* Place 3 Clamp-On Ferrite Cores about an Inch or two
apart at the bottom of the Vertial Section.
* The Vertical Section should be at least 5 Feet clear of
all surrounding things {10 Feet would be better}.

I am using a 43' vertical wire for my "noise" antenna (or my receive
antenna when transceivering).