Multiple antennae?

[rici01]

Hi,

Am using a single length of copper wire as a short wave aerial. Works okay. Was just wondering if I could add to it? What I don't want to do is short circuit the wire I already have.

Thanks,

Ric

 

[Robb]

got pics?

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Add too it? As in make it longer? Just solder another piece on the end. What is there to "short circuit"? Run the now longer wire out to a point further away.

 

[rici01]

got pics?

 

[rici01]

Add too it? As in make it longer? Just solder another piece on the end. What is there to "short circuit"? Run the now longer wire out to a point further away.

Okay thanks - got the builders in just now - when they've done I'll add a section

 

[BJ radionut]

http://www.hamuniverse.com/shortwaveantenna.html

http://odxa.on.ca/Articles/Easy Antennas for the SWL.pdf

Try looking over this info, might give you a few ideas.
All the Best
Gary

 

[rici01]

Thanks, it's just a long length of thin copper wire in a plastic sleeve. It isn't insulated at either end. I was wondering also if slotting an antenna tuner into my set up might improve reception?