DS,

The simplest and the easiest 'portable' Shortwave Antenna
to use with most 'portable' AM/FM and Shortwave Radios is
one of those 23 Foot Roll-Up Antennas.
[ Small - Compact - Portable - No Batteries Required ]

* Plug-It-In to the Radio's External Antenna 1/8" Jack.

* Snap-It-On to the Radio's Whip Antenna.

Here is one example using the SANGEAN Brand Name
(also RadioShack, Grundig, and 'no name' models)
Sangean ANT-60: The Sangean ANT-60 improves the reception of
any portable shortwave receiver. Outperforms the Radio's
built-in Telescopic (Whip) Antennas !
http://usa.shortwavestore.com/sangean-ant60.html#order
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/3184.html

Portable Shortwave Antenna
RadioShack Catalog #: 278-1374
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...%5Fid=278-1374

iane ~ RHF
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= = = "Dwight Stewart" wrote in message
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I'm picking up a Sony ICF-SW77 soon and now have to decide on an antenna.
I'm hoping other owners can offer some useful insights. Of course, a nice,
big, outside antenna would be nice, but this receiver is for travel. With
that in mind, what is a good indoor, compact, portable antenna?

Why does Sony not recommend using the AN-LP1 with this portable? The only
thing I can think of is potential overloading from the antenna's pre-amp.

Thanks for any assistance offered.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/

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"RHF" wrote:

"Dwight Stewart" wrote:

I'm picking up a Sony ICF-SW77 soon
and now have to decide on an antenna.
I'm hoping other owners can offer some
useful insights. Of course, a nice, big,
outside antenna would be nice, but this
receiver is for travel. With that in mind,
what is a good indoor, compact,
portable antenna? (snip)


The simplest and the easiest 'portable'
Shortwave Antenna to use with most
'portable' AM/FM and Shortwave Radios
is one of those 23 Foot Roll-Up Antennas.


I'm already using the Sangean ANT-60 with my existing portable, along with
an old Radio Shack pre-selector/pre-amp. It works fairly well, but I'm
fishing for other possible options. Yes, I realise that should have
mentioned that in the original message and I apologize for not doing so.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/

DS,

Take a look at the Kiwa Pocket Loop Antenna covers both AM/MW
and most of the Shortwave Bands. The tuning range is from
530 kHz to 23 MHz in Four Bands using a battery powered Low
Noise Amplifier. Requires one 9 Volt Alkaline Battery for power.
The Kiwa Pocket Loop Antenna is very small and 'portable'.
KPLA= http://www.kiwa.com/pktloop.html
Cost: A little pricy at $200.

NOTE: If the Kiwa Pocket Loop Antenna still will not give you
all the stations that you want then consider adding on the "PRM"
Pocket Regeneration Module { "Q" Multiplier } for the Extra Gain
and Selectivity.

FWIW: The Kiwa Pocket Loop Antenna works well with my Sony ICF-2010.

~ RHF
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= = = "Dwight Stewart" wrote in message
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"RHF" wrote:

"Dwight Stewart" wrote:

I'm picking up a Sony ICF-SW77 soon
and now have to decide on an antenna.
I'm hoping other owners can offer some
useful insights. Of course, a nice, big,
outside antenna would be nice, but this
receiver is for travel. With that in mind,
what is a good indoor, compact,
portable antenna? (snip)


The simplest and the easiest 'portable'
Shortwave Antenna to use with most
'portable' AM/FM and Shortwave Radios
is one of those 23 Foot Roll-Up Antennas.


I'm already using the Sangean ANT-60 with my existing portable, along with
an old Radio Shack pre-selector/pre-amp. It works fairly well, but I'm
fishing for other possible options. Yes, I realise that should have
mentioned that in the original message and I apologize for not doing so.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/

"RHF" wrote:

Take a look at the Kiwa Pocket Loop
Antenna covers both AM/MW and
most of the Shortwave Bands. The
tuning range is from 530 kHz to 23
MHz in Four Bands using a battery
powered Low Noise Amplifier.
Requires one 9 Volt Alkaline Battery
for power. The Kiwa Pocket Loop
Antenna is very small and 'portable'.
KPLA= http://www.kiwa.com/pktloop.html
Cost: A little pricy at $200. (snip)


That antenna is indeed interesting. Thanks for pointing it out. However,
you're right to say the $200 is a little pricy. At that price, that antenna
had better pull in stations that aren't even transmitting at the moment.
;-)

But, since they have a 30-day trial guarantee, I may consider it. But I
have to weigh whether I need that level of performance in a hotel room.
Something simplier, and cheaper, would obviously be a more sensible way to
go.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/

I have two Sony AN-LP1 antennas, six or seven Sangean and Radio Shack
windup antennas, an MFJ 1020 and 1020B, and the Radio Shack active
antenna/preselector (all for SW), and a Select-A-Tenna and a Justice
AM Antenna (for MW) so I have quite a bit of experience with
indoor/travel antennas. I presume you want a travel antenna for SW.
The very best (by far) for travel that I have found is the AOR WL500
Active Window Loop antenna. It works much better than the "number 2"
which is the AN-LP1. However, it is not quite as convenient to break
down and travel with and it is much more expensive. However, if top
performance is your objective, I feel that is the way to go.

Lawrence

P.S. Take the ANT-60 along with you when you travel for use outdoors
as the WL500 (and the AN-LP1) should not be used there; the wind whips
them around and can stress their connections.

"Dwight Stewart" wrote in message ink.net...
"RHF" wrote:

"Dwight Stewart" wrote:

I'm picking up a Sony ICF-SW77 soon
and now have to decide on an antenna.
I'm hoping other owners can offer some
useful insights. Of course, a nice, big,
outside antenna would be nice, but this
receiver is for travel. With that in mind,
what is a good indoor, compact,
portable antenna?

I'm already using the Sangean ANT-60 with my existing portable, along with
an old Radio Shack pre-selector/pre-amp. It works fairly well, but I'm
fishing for other possible options. Yes, I realise that should have
mentioned that in the original message and I apologize for not doing so.

"Lawrence H. Bulk" wrote:
I have two Sony AN-LP1 antennas,
six or seven Sangean and Radio Shack
windup antennas, an MFJ 1020 and
1020B, and the Radio Shack active
antenna/preselector (all for SW), and
a Select-A-Tenna and a Justice AM
Antenna (for MW) so I have quite a
bit of experience with indoor/travel
antennas. I presume you want a travel
antenna for SW. The very best (by far)
for travel that I have found is the AOR
WL500 Active Window Loop
antenna. (snip)


Well, if I want an good antenna, it looks like I'll have to consider those
in the $200 price range. The AOR WL500 is the second antenna mentioned in
that price range. By the way, I noticed you have an MFJ-1020B. Have you
tried a simple long-wire antenna (in other words, a straight piece of wire)
with it? If so, how does that stack up to the other options you listed? The
1020C is available now and I have considered it as a possible solution.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/