MSH,

Three 'different' Radio Bands and two to three 'different' Antennas

1. SW - For 'improved' Shortwave {SW} High Frequency Radio
Reception try a simple Random Wire Antenna .
OR - Try an On-the-Window Shortwave Antenna that is 'taped' to an
outside looking Window. Keep the Antenna Wire element about
3"-6" away from the Frame of the Window.

READ - Three Different Bands AM/FM/SW and Three Different Antennas
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...a/message/1038

* On-the-Window Random Wire / Loop Antenna
for 'portable' Shortwave Radios
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...na/message/964

The Sony AN-LP1 Shortwave Antenna
and the Crane {Justice} AM/MW Antenna ?
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...na/message/849

* Try a Compact 'portable' Shortwave Reel {Roll-Up} Antenna
for 'improved' Reception and Mobility
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...a/message/1687

* Consider the Shielded & Magnetic Loop Antennas
for Shortwave Reception
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...a/message/1539

* Two Vertical "Drop" Antennas for Tall Building Dwellers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...a/message/1535

* Thru the Window Antennas for Shortwave and Medium Wave
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...na/message/653


2. FM - For 'improved' FM Radio Reception try a simple FM Folded
Dipole
Antenna that is 'taped' to an outside looking Window. Keep the
Dipole about 3"-6" away from the Frame of the Window. Or try
placing the Dipole on the Window at a Diagonal Corner-to-Corner.

+ READ - FM Antenna Ideas
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...a/message/1053

* Out of Sight - Out of Mind - The [Hidden] FM Antenna
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...na/message/499

* External FM Antenna "Hook-Ups" for most 'portable' AM/FM/SW Radios
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...na/message/544

* Improved FM Reception with 'portable' Radios
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...na/message/101


3. AM - For 'improved' AM Radio Reception try a simple AM/MW Loop
Antenna about 4-8 Turns that is 'taped' to an outside looking
Window. Use very thin #30 AWG Magnet Wire that is placed
on the Window about 3"-6" away from the Frame of the Window;
with about 1/2" between the individual Loops.

+ READ - AM/MW Reception requires the 'right' AM/MW Radio
and matching AM/MW Antenna
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...a/message/1743

* GE Superadio - Think "Larger" AM/MW Loop Antenna {Two Plus Feet}
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...a/message/1512

* "On-the-Wall" Loop Antenna and more . . .
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...a/message/1459

* AM/MW Loop Antennas: Your best 'connection' may be NO Connection
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...a/message/1174

* Passive and Active AM/MW Loop Antennas
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...a/message/1134

* "Long LoopStick Antenna"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...a/message/1043
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All are WELCOME at the Shortwave Listener (SWL) "Antenna Ashram"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...na/message/502
Some Say: On A Clear Day You Can See Forever.
I BELIEVE: On A Clear Night . . .
You Can Hear Forever and Beyond, The BEYOND !
[ With the a SWL Antenna of your own making. ]
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