In article . com,
"RHF" wrote:

MW - Thank You for your Answer ~ RHF
.
But their is another work around 'trick' answer
- out there . . .

I don't care for the language of "trick answers" or "black magic" when
it comes to RF or antennas. RF and antennas behavior can be understood.
This understanding can be shallow or deep depending on what your needs
are or what you are trying to accomplish. Here in this news group where
we are interested in short wave reception we only need to understand
basic antenna and grounding behavior where simple algebraic formulas to
calculate antenna element lengths are easily found on the Internet.

Depending on your location some antennas will work better for you than
others and so is one level of investigation.

1. Determine the antenna type for your application and location.
2. Find the formula to determine the element lengths.
3. Using inexpensive wire, cable, insulators to build it.

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Telamon
Ventura, California