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Which Aerial / Antenna to use?

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06-11-2008, 05:27 PM

I personally don't use any cables or baluns although some report thats worthwhile when you need to get the antenna AWAY from the house and its electronic noise.

I'm content with the effectiveness of my wire. Logged 102 stations on BCB on a crystal set with it.

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Which Aerial / Antenna to use? - by philcobenz - 12-09-2007, 05:34 PM

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[No subject] - by 49Stude63 - 12-10-2007, 11:20 PM

Ok, let's try again - by philcobenz - 06-10-2008, 06:32 PM

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