You might consider getting a portable "reel" antenna.
23 ft, plugs into the radio or attaches to the whip.
A clip at the far end can be used to attach it to a window
frame, etc.
Sangean ANT-60
$12.95 plus shipping at
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/3184.html
(possibly slow to ship, people have different experiences buying from
Universal. I've had good service from them)
$14.99 plus shipping at http://www.amazon.com
(ships fast, but last year it was about $13.50 there)
This type antenna improves weaker stations to some
degree, and it's tremedously handy for travelling.
There are tons of antenna ideas you can make for yourself.
And I have a feeling you're about to see quite a few posted
here : )


"Love2camp5" wrote in message
...
Please forgive me if these questions seem way too easy...but I'm a newbie at
SWLing...

I noticed in the owner's book for my Grundig YB400PE there is a list of bands
and the frequencies contained in those bands.

In the manual for the Sangean 818, there is a different listing of bands with
some varying frequencies.

Is there some "standard, official" listing of the various SW bands and their
frequencies, or is this something left up to each manufacturer???

Secondly, I read somewhere on how to make a very basic wire antenna extension
for the whip antenna on the radio, using alligator clips. Could someone just
tell me what type of wire to use, where/whether it should be stripped, etc.

Thanks for your patience.

Linda
Pennsylvania