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    Stupid question from a newby

    Thanks for the information! I have been unhooking it when not in use so I wasn't really worried about lighting but didn't realize that a ground wire would reduce noise. I guess that will be my next project. I am sure I will be back for more advice.
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    Stupid question from a newby

    My radio is a Tecsun PL-330. I put up long wire antennas at my house and shop. The antennas are bare electric fence wire attached to insulators terminated at the buildings and run to trees. The far end of both antennas is run through another insulator with a brick attached to it hanging a couple...
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    Stupid question from a newby

    Thanks for the information. I really appreciate it!
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    Stupid question from a newby

    I recently put up a couple of long wire antennas for shortwave listening ( not transmitting ). I had a big roll of electric fence wire so I used that. Does it hurt anything if you twist the wire to connect it to the insulators? The antennas work pretty well as is but if they could be better...
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    My favorite Edward Abbey quote

    "If a man can't piss in his own front yard, he's living too close to town. "
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    SWL Really Basic General Question

    Thanks for the link to the book. I too am a new listener and have been looking for a book just like that one. I just wish I had a physical copy. You can't beat the price though.