How do you make an antenna for a shortwave radio?

How do you make an antenna for a shortwave radio?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NipjLBYuQCs

What's the best shortwave antenna?

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How can I get better reception with my shortwave radio?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdBbj_TmVD0

How long should my shortwave antenna be?

The length of the antenna needs to agree with the length of the longest radio waves that you want to receive. Shortwave broadcasters use frequencies that are from about 50 to about 400 feet long, and an effective antenna needs to be at least one-fourth of that length — and one-half is much better.

How can I improve my radio signal strength?

- Remove any obstacles you can. - Check and replace antenna connections. - Run a frequency scan. - Switch from stereo to mono. - Move your antenna: If you have an indoor antenna, place it near a window as high as possible to avoid interference from materials used in wall construction.

How far can a shortwave radio reach?

thousand miles

What kind of antenna do I need for a shortwave radio?

A shortwave broadband antenna is a radio antenna that can be used for transmission (and reception) of any shortwave radio band from among the greater part of the shortwave radio spectrum, without requiring any band-by-band adjustment of the antenna.

How do you make an antenna for shortwave listening?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUQbMu8yuRw

How can I get better reception on my shortwave radio?

Most shortwave portables radios on the market today have a telescopic whip antenna that will suffice for casual listening. But often you can increase the antenna gain by simply adding more length in the form of a simple thin wire. Keep in mind that many radios actually ship with a clip-on antenna wire.20 Nov 2020