The RS reel antenna really works.
I strung it to a tree about 12 feet off the ground and was surprised at the
SW improvement.


You might homebrew one -- See following FAQ for connections
Shows stereo plug for antenna -- don't use a mono plug it sez

ttp://mysite.verizon.net/vze20h45/radio/sangean/ats909faq.pdf


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"Bass Ackwards" wrote in message
...
I'm using a DX-398 off the whip and it does a fine job there. But I want
to
purchase a portable reel-type(23ft.) antenna, both Radio Shack and Sangean
sells it. I had a Yacht Boy 400PE with this type of antenna but didn't see
any noticeable improvement in reception. I'd like to get some feedback on
the reception differences from the whip to this reel-type using theDX-398,
or maybe do a totally different setup that would also be fairly
inexpensive
and quick. Thanks for any comments and suggestions.


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