02-10-2009, 10:42 PM
Yeah, 12 ft isn't the best ![Icon_smile Icon_smile](https://philcoradio.com/phorum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Folks back in the 30s really did string out long wires outdoors for reception. You can get the strong ones with 12 feet dangling behind the set but thats a compromise.
If you can't put up a good outdoor antenna you could try the loop at least for an improvement on the Broadcast Band. Shortwave is a different can of worms. Loops by their nature are not very effective at SW frequencies compared to say a wire in the attic or along the eaves of the house if those are your only options.
![Icon_smile Icon_smile](https://philcoradio.com/phorum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Folks back in the 30s really did string out long wires outdoors for reception. You can get the strong ones with 12 feet dangling behind the set but thats a compromise.
If you can't put up a good outdoor antenna you could try the loop at least for an improvement on the Broadcast Band. Shortwave is a different can of worms. Loops by their nature are not very effective at SW frequencies compared to say a wire in the attic or along the eaves of the house if those are your only options.