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From: knudsen@ihwpt.UUCP (mike knudsen)
Newsgroups: net.ham-radio
Subject: Re: Active antennas for shortwave listening
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Date: Fri, 14-Feb-86 14:18:32 EST
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> My only alternatives for an antenna are a long wire strung  around the  room, or
> perhaps an active antenna.
> 
>    I am considering purchasing a remote active  antenna, such  as the  MFJ 1024.
> This antenna is small enough (only 54 inches) to be mounted outside, on my  bal-
> cony.  My other alternative is  to purchase an antenna tuner and attach  my  30'
> length of wire to it.
>                               Dennis Gibbs
>                        ..!{umcp-cs, seismo, verdix}!vrdxhq!dennis

I have been wondering about the Sony active antenna (or remote
antenna tuner?) advertised in the back of the instruction book
that came with the ICF-2002 I just bought at a hamfest.
It looks expensive, and all I know is from the picture
in the booklet.  Probably not many stores carry such a thing.

Does anyone have any experience, or even price info, on this
gadget?  I'm pretty sure it would work with any radio,
as the antenna connections on the ICF are nothing special.
	mike k	w9nrd