A Simple, Very Effective Random Wire Antenna for Shortwave and AM Broadcast Radio
-by Radiodog
Hi there, radio friends! Here's a thorough step-by-step of the re-installation of my 80' random wire radio antenna for shortwave and mediumwave.
Check out the links below for the components mentioned:
Find the antenna support rope here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/150-3-16-100-Dacron-Polyester-Antenna-Support-Rope-Dipole-Wire-Antennas/140973080036?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Find the
9:1 "un-un" transformer here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/9-1-BALUN-TRANSFORMER-FOR-LONGWIRE-SWL-ANTENNA-COMMON-MODE-NOISE-REDUCED/174199582618?hash=item288f1aaf9a:g:JK0AAMXQs6FRTyHa
Find antenna wire here: https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/cable/wire.html
Find Coax-Seal here: https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/antsup/1194.html