"CW" no adddress@spam free.com wrote in message ...
They don't but if you go by the advice you generally get on the antenna
group, you run an unshielded lead in (part of the antenna) right into the
shack (big noise source). When I made my prior comments about the lack of
consideration given to receive antenna, I was referring to the antenna
group. I didn't realize that the message was cross posted. It just amazes me
that they will debate a transmitting antenna to minute detail but receiving
antennas deserve no consideration other than a random piece of wire thrown
into a tree. Despite their often one sidedness I have learned a great deal
from them and mean no disrespect.



CW,

That is 'why' I set-up the "Shortwave Listeners (SWL) AM/FM Antennas"
eGroup on YAHOO !
SWL-ANT= http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortwave-SWL-Antenna/

Most HAM are concerned about getting the most power transfer
into the Antenna and the greatest Signal Output from the
Antenna. This may not result in the best receiving antenna.
A better SWL Receive ONLY Antenna is usually a result of
a Clean 'outside' Signal with a "Low Noise" factor.

Yes the topic is SWL Receive ONLY Antennas.
SWL-ANT= http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortwave-SWL-Antenna/

iane ~ RHF

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