The AMANDX web site has some simple easy to follow ideas that may help out. Scroll down to the antenna section for longwires and other info

73 and Best of DX
Shawn Axelrod

Visit the AMANDX DX site with info for the new or experienced listener:

http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/index.html

REMEMBER ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN HEAR FOREVER



ASW wrote:

Hi, first I am new at this SWL stuff so I have a few questions.

My current setup.

Icom PCR-100 with a Scantenna mounted on the roof.

I would like to get an antenna to listen to shortwave broadcasts. I have
been looking at long/random wire. I understand that these are relatively
easy to make and RatShack has one for 9.99 (278-758).

Any website out there that show construction pictures?

How do I connect the the one wire lead from the antenna to my BNC connector
on my ICOM??

Also I use my scanner quite a bit and I need a way to switch between
antennas. Can I have them both hooked up, or do they make a switch of some
sort?


Thanks for all yoru replies!

Ant
Bay City, MI