[Hallicrafters] Re: An AM antenna

[Bill Krause]

I know almost nothing about AM radio reception and while I am not fixed 
on becoming  a BCB DXer I would like to get enhanced AM radio reception 
if possible. Using a variety of shortwave antennas ranging  from dipoles 
with traps to long wires I get very little AM reception, day or night, 
on any of my various Hallicrafters boat anchors or modern SWL rigs. I 
have concluded that probably some, to maybe most of the issue, is 
related to my geographic situation with nearby mountains, but I would 
like to see if I can mitigate that and get some kind of reception. Would 
my best bet be to try and work with one of my old Hallicrafters or 
should I concentrate on one of the modern SWL rigs. How about antenna?? 
I have won one of Radio Shack's discontinued loop antennas and it should 
be her this week. Any other thoughts on an antenna. I don't want to 
spend a fortune on this, the budget is tentatively $100-$200. Shortwave 
reception is certainly impacted but I am still hearing plenty of 
stations, now I would like to hear a few AM ones.

                                                 Bill Krause