Re: apartment antennas

Philip Levine wrote:

> Just getting back into shortwave listening after a 30 year absence.
> Now I live in an apartment in NYC and have access to the fire escape
> on the 3rd floor outside my window. While waiting for my radio to come
> in the mail I'm researching all kinds of antenna possibilities which
> do not look too conspicuous.
>
> I'm sure there are plenty of ideas out there and I'd love to hear from
> you. Would a balcony vertical antenna work better than a long wire
> (well, not particularly long) or a slinky type. The good news is that
> I can probably get some kind of antenna outside on the fire escape so
> there should be some options there.
>
> Thanks to all.
>
> Phil
>  
Try looking under antennas at the AMANDX site listed below. A few ideas 
that may be of help depending on your situation. Sometimes you have to 
try a few things to see what is best

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73 and Best of DX
Shawn Axelrod

Visit the AMANDX DX site with info for the new or experienced listener:

http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/index.html 

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