I'm looking for a good antenna for the compound, something that will bring in some of the weak stations I've been listening to. The trouble is I don't think any one antenna is going to do what I want it to do.

I need one that will bring in AM, FM, TV, and shortwave. Now before you mention one, I don't want the $500 antenna, if I can I would build my own. I know an AM antenna is really nothing more than a long wire run from point A to point B, and one point needs to be a little higher than the other. I could probably get an AM/FM/TV setup from Radio Shack for $50 or less, but the shortwave has me stumped.

I'm not transmitting, yet, I just want one to make sure I'm getting the best signal I can, and if I'm not mistaken a shortwave antenna is also nothing more than a long wire from A to B. Does anyone know for certain?

We used to make field expedient Radio antennas in Recon to make the range longer, Once I find "Big Black Notebook on Nasty Poop" I'll post it. I'm not sure if it will work on your radio though.

1. Find A radio controller car that has a controller.
2. IF IT IS a STRAIGHT metal antenna- take the controller apart. (if wire like antenna, fuck it)
3.) Find the + and - wires on the main circuit board of the controller.
4. Cut, strip, attach speaker wire to those + and - wires.
5. Hook the other ends up. works like a charm!

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Originally posted by ?:
1. Find A radio controller car that has a controller.
2. IF IT IS a STRAIGHT metal antenna- take the controller apart. (if wire like antenna, fuck it)
3.) Find the + and - wires on the main circuit board of the controller.
4. Cut, strip, attach speaker wire to those + and - wires.
5. Hook the other ends up. works like a charm!

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And what exactly is this "charm" supposed to do?

It has a good strong FM singal that gets many stations GD.

I have all the receivers I need, I'm just looking for a decent antenna. I can pick up all sorts of stations, just some could come in a little better. The trees at the compound are bare minimum 30 to 40 feet higher than the roof of the cabin, and I just need something that will bring in a better signal.

Thought you wanted and external antenna. I use this hook up on the back of my stereo system. (where it says to plug speakers in, etc.)

I was talking external, outside the house, on the roof.

*achoo* eek! I hate having a cold

Hey Parkinator, where is the answer to my question? I have things to get building on.

if u no the direction the signals r coming from then build a yagi, these things are simple to make and i shhort one gives excelent take up of signals

the_unabomber
(callsign 2E1IIO)