Try to set up as long a wire antenna as possible;
way over 100 feet

most Dxpeditions use 800 foot + wire antennas.. Set it up so the broad
end ( length) points toward what your trying to pick up signals from;

If you r in the south, and want to pick up stuff from the north,
set the antenna up in an east- west line.

Keep it away from electrical equipment, electrical lines. Disconnect it
when not in use ( Lightning)

after you have it set up, turn on your radio to a
frequency with no signal nearby but one far away you want to try
picking up

Now move the antenna wire closer to the radio..

Poke at it..

Should be fun