[Elecraft] KX3 for SWLs?

[Chris Chien]

Someone said the KX3 makes a descent shortwave receiver using telescopic
antenna.
I connected a whip antenna with loading coil for 20m, and compared the
performance side by side to a Grundig G3 shortwave radio. The latter was
using its own internal telescopic antenna.
However, the G3 radio turned out to be better than the KX3 in terms of both
signal strength and clarity on SSB and AM.
Is this normal for KX3? Has anyone ever tried using the KX3 with a simple
whip?

73,
AC9FU
Chris