1) I haven't grounded the thing, should I? Will it make a much more
noticable improvement? (I'm still learning this shortwave stuff)

Grounding good idea, helps deduce static and noise.
10 foot copper pip into ground

$20 for copy of the operation manual (FRG-100)
http://www.surplussales.com/Manuals/man_yaesu.html

Links:
Spy Numbers Station: http://www.spynumbers.com
Glenn hauser's world radio: http://www.worldofradio.com/calendar.html


Happy dxing.

FRG-100/Drake SW8 75'ft/515'ft longwire
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