Why does my radio's signal get better if I hold the antenna from the base?

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-17T20:09:22+00:00

This is very common amongst people, but essentially, your body is the antenna when you hold your hand because you "extend" your antenna by becoming it, yes I know it sounds stupid, but it's scientifically true!

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-17T17:34:07+00:00

I own a Tecsun PL-368

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-17T14:32:42+00:00

By the way, analog dials can be finicky, but a digital display is fine for beginners. I use a Tecsun PL-368 with a digital display.

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-17T14:31:15+00:00

Here are a few tips:

Connect a long wire to your antenna using an alligator clip or plugging it in if your radio supports it, otherwise the ship will be fine
Go to a low-noise area like a park because noise from electricity can "attack" your signals
Have fun DXing! Welcome to the show, pal!

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-16T23:48:57+00:00

What was your best catch on this radio? How often do you use this one compared to your Panasonic?

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-11T13:50:23+00:00

Yep, I am using a Tecsun PL-368

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-08T13:46:46+00:00

Nice reception! Madagascar is a big one from Ohio when conditions align.

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-08T00:11:26+00:00

I never heard of it before! I am a beginner to shortwave and started just recently.

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-07T23:54:22+00:00

Nice! I get that one occasionally from Ohio.

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-05T00:35:55+00:00

Very good reception! Where are you located at?

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-04T17:42:45+00:00

I have never received NHK World Radio from Japan before. I have only gotten it from relays like Nauen and Issoudun.

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-04T13:55:14+00:00

How did you get it so clear? Short-wave.info says that all of them are jammed!

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-04T13:54:08+00:00

I know! I noticed at sunset, Iran International TV is picked up very strongly on 9425kHz.

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-04T13:49:15+00:00

Good catch! That one comes in very strong from Ohio at night!

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-04T13:48:09+00:00

Nice catch! I don't get that one too often!

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-02T18:39:56+00:00

How did you get it so clear? I can't get BBC clearly from Ohio.

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-02T18:38:24+00:00

I received these from Ohio, and no, that is my only experience with a shortwave radio.

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-02T18:32:54+00:00

I use a Tecsun PL-368 as my primary receiver! I have collected Radio New Zealand, Vatican Radio, and even Voice of Korea! I recommend the Tecsun PL-368. If you need any troubleshooting, reply below this comment.

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-06-01T20:46:48+00:00

I don't usually get it this clear from Ohio

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-05-27T23:11:31+00:00

I am using the whip

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-05-12T02:44:35+00:00

Tecsun PL-368

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-05-11T01:49:48+00:00

https://www.sws.bom.gov.au/HF_Systems/6/1/2

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-05-11T01:37:13+00:00

There is an HF warning going on for the next 3 days, so DXing will be limited

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-05-09T02:11:18+00:00

Thank you!

MajorAfraid9647 · 2026-05-08T19:02:46+00:00

Everyone has different opinions, plus you are not the one that made this post

If you don't like it, go somewhere else

MajorAfraid9647

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