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March 13th 04, 03:03 AM

On 12 Mar 2004 20:54:58 GMT, (Love2camp5) wrote:

Now guys, remember you are talking to a lady here - so if I want to make my own
indoor wire antenna, I have to sound intelligent enough that the creeps at our
Radio Shack don't mock me!

Okay, I do know what an alligator clip is - so I should get two of those that I
can just wrap the wire onto, and not have to solder anything.

Then I just need the wire - specifically what wire do I ask the RS guy for?

Then I would just clip one end onto the whip antenna and the other end up onto
a curtain edge or something?

If I've got it right, it sounds pretty easy.

Thanks,
Linda
Actually, the creeps at RatShack aren't mocking you for lack of
intelligence, it's because you're not going to buy a high-profit
product. That said, go in and get the following items:

278-1225 3 @ 60 foot spools stranded #20 hookup wire $4.99
270-375 4 @ screw terminal alligator clips
$3.29
total $8.28
+ tax

You now can make 3 antennas for less than the 1 you were going to
spend more $$ to get. Mark Holden gave a good explanation for
installing the alligator clip, it's so simple you'll finish in a
minute or two. Don't forget, when at RatShack don't tell them what
you're using the parts for as that's the opportunity for them to
dissuade you from your choice - just go in with the part numbers
written down and hold firm that "this is what I need." I assure you
that in the long run you'll be happier than spending a bit more money
for 1 @ 20 foot wire antenna. Besides, if you want to experiment with
location, you don't need to remove what you've already put up, just
grab one of the extras and have at it!

Good Luck,
Howard