CK>Okay all, have a question about long wire antennas. What is a safe length wh
CK>will not load my radio down causing harm. I have a Sony portable. It does ha
CK>an antenna jack but I would likely clip to top of existing antenna. In addit
CK>is there a certain configuration of antenna that would work best. Anyone hav
CK>any experiance. I saw an article regarding the use of a 'UNUN' balin, wonder
CK>if this is needed.

For SWL there is no such a thing as too much antenna. Yuo are trying to
capture distant signals so the more the better.
For as longwire no balin is required since you wil be cliping it to the
built in antenna.
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