I want to build a out-door antenna.

Your idea is great, but where could I find that type of wire?

I am sure Radio Shack doesn't carry it. All of there wires are shield.

73


"starman" wrote in message
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S R wrote:

I want to build an antenna for my shortwave radio. I live in an
apartment.
So it would have to be something I could put near the window. No
longer
then 3 feet.

My idea is having 2 wires in a coil. Wrapped around PVC tubing on each
end.
It would look like the letter T. ( I am not sure which size of tubing
to
use).

I am not sure how many feet of wire.

Which type of wire.

Should the wire be shield or not shield.

If not shield, then when I wrap the wire, can it touch itself in the
turn or
must it be spaced apart?

Then comes the end of the two wires. What do I use to solder to then
plug
into my portable radio?

And is their a way I could make a tuner and have the wires connected to
that
first then to the radio?

Thanks.

73

Before you start building indoor antennas, try putting at least 10-ft of
fine wire (#30 enameled magnet wire) out through a second story window
or higher. You can put a small weight like a washer on the end to make
the wire hang down the side of the building (not really necessary) but
make sure the weight doesn't hit any window below. No one is likely to
see this 'invisible' antenna wire unless they're looking for it. Connect
the other end of the wire to the whip antenna on your portable. Be sure
to remove some of the enameled insulation (using sand paper) to expose
the bare copper wire where it connects to the whip.


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