Then buy a Wellbrook ALA 330S Active Loop Antenna (either from THE
SHORTWAVE SHOP or the factory). This antenna (the very best in my
experience) can be mounted outdoors, in an attic (where I have mine),
or even in your room (if no one in your family objects to a 1-meter
loop as a "decoration"). A rotator (I use an nexpensive Radio Shack
one) is very helpful, especially on frequencies below 6 Mhz. Even if
you have the space to put up a first class outdoor wire antenna, you
will probably find, as I have, that this antenna is the best one
currently available for summertime listening when atmospheric noise
and thunderstorm activity are at their peak.

Finally (you DID say money was no object), buy a Sony ICF-SW7600GR
portable along with a Sony AN-LP1 Active Loop Antenna and an AOR WL500
Active Loop Antenna. The AOR can be used on the Sony when you are at
home; the AN-LP1, though somewhat inferior to the AOR, is very
suitable for travel.

I have all of the above radios and antennas and I am very satisfied
with them.

Joe



I would also put a plug in for the AOR LA350. I got a used one pretty
much on a lark--and was shocked by how good it is. I've spent a fair
amount of time trying to figure out WHY it's so good, but haven't yet
discovered the secret.

Steve