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Planninc a car trip
I'm planning a long road trip in a couple of weeks. I planned on
driving primarily at night and I thought it would be interesting to be able to listen to shortwave along the way. So my idea is to take along my DX-390, sit it in my lap and twiddle the knobs as I drive. I'll listen through an earpiece. Anyway, the question is my antenna. I planned on taking a piece of wire, maybe 8 feet long or so. I attach one end of it to the top of the auto antenna that sticks out of the hood of my car and fasten it there with a wire tie. I run it down the length of the antenna and fasten it at the bottom with another wire tie. Run the remainder in through the window and done. So my questions a 1. Will this work? 2. Is a standard automotive antenna long enough. I can temperairly lengthen it with a piece of stiff wire or something. 3. Is it better to attach it to the radio by clipping it onto the telescoping antenna or the antenna input jack. Thanks for your input. |
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