On Tue, 11 Apr 2006 20:27:31 -0700, Selwyn-Lloyd McPherson
wrote:

Hi,

I'm living in a fairly large college dorm and I feel as though, as a
consequence, my Grundig FR-200 is not able to pick up what it otherwise
might. Considering that around 400-500 college students live here and
remembering that college student = laptop / desktop + television +
stereos + who knows what else. . . Do you think this would make a
significant difference? Am I living in shortwave hell?

Thanks in advance for your ideas!


Selwyn-Lloyd
Yes, you are living in shortwave hell. However there is some hope;
suggest you hang some wire outside your window & wrap it around the
antenna about 10 times or so then check reception. Keep close to the
window to minimize the amount of wire inside the room. I'd be willing
to bet that you can rustle up about 20 feet or so of wire from
somewhere/somebody at no cost.

Good luck,
Howard