A dipole is directional and built for a single frequency although it will
work over a narrow band of frequencies. It is not really suitable for
shortwave listining. You would do better with a random wire as long and
high as possible.

Irv VE6BP

larev wrote:

New to restoring chassis's on vacuum tube radios, and want to know from
antenna experts what better solution is there than just a long wire. Most my
radios are AM/SW, and would like something simple to attach to the antenna
screw on the back, and have full range reception. I've heard the term 1/2
wave dipole with a balanced lead-in, but don't know what that would look
like. Thanks

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