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
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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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Hi,

I have both the DX-398 and the Grundig 400PE. I see more improvement with
the reel antenna on the 398 than I do on the 400PE and I live in a high
rise. I always felt the 400PE was more sensitive off the whip than the
DX-398. I also have a Sat-800 which I use more than either of these other 2
receivers.

Hope this helps
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Abb N
VE3003SWL
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

"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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I have same and concur with you. The YB-400 is just plain XLNT off the
whip. The 398/909 isn't...



"AbbN" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have both the DX-398 and the Grundig 400PE. I see more improvement with
the reel antenna on the 398 than I do on the 400PE and I live in a high
rise. I always felt the 400PE was more sensitive off the whip than the
DX-398. I also have a Sat-800 which I use more than either of these other
2
receivers.

Hope this helps
--
Take Care
Abb N
VE3003SWL
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

"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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"AbbN" wrote in message m...
Hi,

I have both the DX-398 and the Grundig 400PE. I see more improvement with
the reel antenna on the 398 than I do on the 400PE and I live in a high
rise. I always felt the 400PE was more sensitive off the whip than the
DX-398. I also have a Sat-800 which I use more than either of these other 2
receivers.

Hope this helps
--
Take Care
Abb N
VE3003SWL
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

"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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Try building a outdoor antenna on your fence if you have one.
I have two EWE antennas. One on the side fence and the other
on the backfence each with ICE 180A beverage matching units.

My DX398 shines with reception. I can get alot of tropical band
stations with ease with this antenna setup.


BW

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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