yachtboy! wrote:
On 30 Jul 2005 12:44:22 GMT, "-=jd=-"
wrote:


im all ears to save a few dollars and be more self-reliant. besides,
the local radio shark doesnt have much.


As much wire as you can; as high as you can.


I seem to recall reading about an antenna made up of a coax cable
shorted to itself at one end, and only the center feed going into the
radio at the other.
The interesting thing about this antenna is, it is placed on the
ground.



Yup, called the "snake antenna" and many claim excellent results
with it (I've never tried it). I don't know what the optimum length (if
one) is suposed to be.

Tony

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