Will it work with any shortwave radio?

It is designed for radios with a retractable whip antenna. The spring-loaded clip attaches to the whip, so radios with only a jack or external antenna socket need a different setup.

Does it help on lower frequencies?

Yes. The antenna is capacitor-loaded to enhance performance on lower frequencies, where short whip antennas are weakest.

How long is the wire?

The wire is 23 feet long. It rolls up for storage and unrolls smoothly when you set it up.

Do I need to ground it?

The product is a clip-on wire antenna and does not include a ground connection. Reception results depend on where you string the wire and local noise.

Is it a replacement for a radio's own antenna?

No. It supplements the radio's whip antenna by clipping onto it, extending the antenna's effective length.

What do buyers say about the C. Crane Company Radio Antenna Portable, CCSWA?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 7 ratings.

C. Crane Company Radio Antenna Portable, CCSWA

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Our take on the C. Crane Company Radio Antenna Portable, CCSWA

The C. Crane CCSWA is a 23-foot roll-up wire antenna for shortwave radios. It clips onto a radio's retractable whip antenna and is capacitor-loaded to boost reception on lower frequencies. It suits shortwave listeners who want better signal on a portable radio without buying a new set. Compared with a plain length of wire, the spring-loaded clip and smooth roll-up reel make it easier to set up and store.

Best forShortwave listeners with weak receptionPortable and travel radio usersHobbyists wanting a cheap reception upgrade

Pros

23 feet of wire gives a long capture length
Spring-loaded clip attaches to any retractable antenna
Capacitor loading targets lower frequencies
Roll-up design stores compactly
Backed by a one-year warranty

Cons

Needs a radio with a whip antenna to clip onto
Long wire can pick up more local interference
No connector for radios without a whip antenna
Reception gains vary by location and band

C. Crane Company Radio Antenna Portable, CCSWA prices at every store

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$15.99+ $6.99 shippingChecked Nov 10
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About the C. Crane Company Radio Antenna Portable, CCSWA

Crane Portable Shortwave Antenna is a 23-foot wire antenna that improves the performance and reception of any shortwave radio. The wire rolls up smoothly for storage and carrying.

A spring-loaded clip attaches to any retractable antenna. The antenna is capacitor loaded to enhance performance on lower frequencies.

Length: 23 ft.
Color: Black
Compatibility: Any shortwave radio
Attachment: Spring-loaded clip; attaches to any retractable antenna
Design: Roll-up wire; capacitor loaded for lower frequencies
Warranty: One year

Specifications

color: BlackSource

Questions and answers

Will it work with any shortwave radio?: It is designed for radios with a retractable whip antenna. The spring-loaded clip attaches to the whip, so radios with only a jack or external antenna socket need a different setup.
Does it help on lower frequencies?: Yes. The antenna is capacitor-loaded to enhance performance on lower frequencies, where short whip antennas are weakest.
How long is the wire?: The wire is 23 feet long. It rolls up for storage and unrolls smoothly when you set it up.
Do I need to ground it?: The product is a clip-on wire antenna and does not include a ground connection. Reception results depend on where you string the wire and local noise.
Is it a replacement for a radio's own antenna?: No. It supplements the radio's whip antenna by clipping onto it, extending the antenna's effective length.
Where is the C. Crane Company Radio Antenna Portable, CCSWA cheapest?: At Walmart, for $15.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the C. Crane Company Radio Antenna Portable, CCSWA?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 7 ratings.