I got this with my pocket SW radio and it makes a huge difference: http://www.countycomm.com/swantenna.htm

It just clips onto the radio's built-in antenna. I don't know how well it compares to other options, in fact I'd be interested in what some experts think about it. But it is light and compact when stowed in its own wind-up reel.

Steve

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