Forgive me, but I only post this as I think it will be of general interest
to rrah readers -- i have no financial connection whatsoever -- a Watkins
Johnson receiving station which will fill your 1/2 of your shack or
basement -- the seller has been good to deal with -- you will be amused:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...53359 98&rd=1