Hey Folks,
I'm Garrett. I'm new here, so I think it'd be appropriate to say hello. I'm relatively new to the hobby, I recently bought my first shortwave receiver, a Sony ICF-SW7600GR. I'm living in Michigan currently, and I'm a Junior in High School.

So here's my questions:
I've been using my receiver with the included whip antenna and the included portable wire antenna. I've been having trouble picking up anything at all, even the more powerful stations. Does anyone have any insight? Should I get an antenna? If so, what kind?

Second,
Has anyone been able to pick up Voice of Korea in the midwest? Where could I find a current schedule online?

Thanks!
-Garrett