usukICOMuser
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I am trying to set up an HF antenna for my IC-R75 (with internal pre-amp) setup at Princeton University's Old Graduate College, which, for reference, looks like this: (http://ysfine.com/princeton/gcollege22.jpg). I am not allowed to use an external HF antenna, nor unfortunately am I allowed to attach an antenna to the large tower you see in the photo (that would have been amazing...). I also don't have a large budget, so I think a Wellbrook is out of the question for the moment.
For comparison, I also have an ICF-SW100 connected to an AN-LP1 (the AN-LP1 really doesn't work with an IC-R75...I tried it some time ago). It works decently enough; I'm able to listen in to ABC's overseas broadcast early mornings (5.30-6.00am), but the receiver's limitations mean that I can't listen to weaker stations or amateur.
What antenna might work? I live on the ground floor, with three windows surrounded by an old-fashioned metal enclosure. The walls are stone and cement, and RFI is present owing to computers, bad wiring, etc. I've tried just stringing up a '30 longwire along the inside window section of the room, but I mostly receive RFI and noise.
I've read vastly varying opinions on proximate antennas, e.g., the Ameco TPA., which leads me to believe that they're 'just adequate' at best. Universal Radio suggested the RF Systems EMF. But, once again, the short length of the wire, its inflated price, and widely differing reviews make me view the EMF with suspicion. Help!
For comparison, I also have an ICF-SW100 connected to an AN-LP1 (the AN-LP1 really doesn't work with an IC-R75...I tried it some time ago). It works decently enough; I'm able to listen in to ABC's overseas broadcast early mornings (5.30-6.00am), but the receiver's limitations mean that I can't listen to weaker stations or amateur.
What antenna might work? I live on the ground floor, with three windows surrounded by an old-fashioned metal enclosure. The walls are stone and cement, and RFI is present owing to computers, bad wiring, etc. I've tried just stringing up a '30 longwire along the inside window section of the room, but I mostly receive RFI and noise.
I've read vastly varying opinions on proximate antennas, e.g., the Ameco TPA., which leads me to believe that they're 'just adequate' at best. Universal Radio suggested the RF Systems EMF. But, once again, the short length of the wire, its inflated price, and widely differing reviews make me view the EMF with suspicion. Help!
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