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Reddit mentions of Kaito T-1 Radio Antenna
Sentiment score: 1
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Kaito T-1 Radio Antenna. Here are the top ones.
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- Improves the performance and reception of your shortwave radio
- Extends to 23 feet and can be easily rewound into its compact case
- Has 3.5-millimeter mini plug
Features:
Specs:
| Height | 0.5 Inches |
| Length | 3 Inches |
| Weight | 0.19 Pounds |
| Width | 2.5 Inches |
You can try one of these reel-up shortwave antennas. They clip onto the whip antenna if your radio doesn't have an antenna jack. These antennas are usually under 23' in length. You can also buy some hookup wire and solder on an alligator clip. Same thing, but no reel. Keep the length short. Most shortwave portables priced under $100 US will overload with longer antennas. When they overload you will hear a lot of distortion and the same strong stations appearing repeatedly all over the band.
The Kaito KA-1103 was my first shortwave radio, and remains a personal favorite. They actually make a variety of affordable radios to get your feet wet, and you'll want to pick up this easy-to-use 20' wire antenna. It has a nice compact design that doesn't leave you dealing with untangling it, and I put a cheap clip on it so I can hook it to a tree or something while outside. The adapter it comes with makes it so you can either plug in to an ANT IN port, or just clip it to the existing telescopic antenna on most radios.
Just out of curiosity, where abouts are you in the world? Location does matter, a bit. For example, I live in Michigan in the US and often struggle to pick up anything other than the preachers in the Southern half of our country. That being said, I have had some really wonderful nights where the atmospheric conditions were just right, and I was able to get signals from Europe and Africa, which is pretty exciting.
Thanks very much :-). I will keep trying. I am using a 23 foot plug in antenna made my Kaito here:
https://www.amazon.com/Kaito-T-1-Radio-Antenna/dp/B00066Z9XG/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=kaito+antenna&qid=1575000752&sr=8-1
I am guessing it will be behind the CODAR making things even more difficult, but I guess it is possible to pick it up from the US. I wonder if it would be a good idea to check the weather in russia to see if it is heavy atmosphere over there (thus bouncing the signal more and all) Funnly enough I have the same story with the Squeaky Wheel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMcV8TYt--g&list=PL9LiN2Y2lKDGk-6-7L8UwwwEIZkA0hFJK&index=11&t=0s Only to not hear it again since. I was wondering what would be a best time of year as well? Thx.
Doesn't it have a external antenna plug? Many of the cheaper shortwave wind up long wire antennas have a clip adapter to clip to the end of the whip, like this.