How Do You Build A Shortwave Radio Antenna?
Shortwave radio is still alive and kicking. Because shortwave bounces off the upper atmosphere rather than slicing through it, shortwave broadcasts in theory can reach locations around the world. Of course, to get good reception, a listener needs a good antenna. This is a guide for building a “broomstick antenna,” and although crude, it is flexible and can be scaled up or adapted to particular circumstances. Fix the pole so it will stand upright. This will be your antenna stand. For an outdoor antenna, this can be done by simply driving it into the ground. An indoor antenna will require some improvisation and either nailing, gluing or screwing the pole to a base board. The board will need to be heavy enough to counter the weight of the antenna. Fasten the aluminum disk to the top of the pole. How you do this will depend heavily on what kind of disc you have scavenged. If it has holes in it, for example, bind it with a cord. If not, you should drill holes in it and then bind it. The mai
