Other than being able to reel it up, is this antenna any better than the external wire antenna that comes with the Tecsun PL-660?

I have found that looping a copper speaker wire or 14 gauge stranded electrical wire to the telescope antenna works well across all frequencies S/W, FM, Weather. There's no need for this external antenna.

will this work for AM?

AM radios have a built-in antenna. You have to turn the radio for a better signal.

Would this work for a radio that's installed under a cabinet?

Sure,As long as the antenna jack is the right one.And you have a little room where the antenna hooks up. I use mine with a small AM/FM HAM Radio. I have run the end up to the end of my curtain to stretch it out.

so I just clip it to the top of my antenna that's in the radio and hang the spool on a hook near a window is that how I use it

Basically yes. But if you could clip it to your antenna get the rest outside and close the window on it, better. Run it horizontally along the house or out to a pole as much as you can. Best.

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📡 Elevate your signal, elevate your status.

EFFORTLESS SETUP - Plug-and-play design means no technical hassle—just instant signal enhancement.
COMPACT PORTABLE - Easily rewind the antenna into its sleek case for effortless storage and travel.
MAXIMIZE YOUR SIGNAL - Boost your shortwave radio reception with a powerful 23-foot antenna extension.
STAY CONNECTED ANYWHERE - Perfect for professionals on the move who demand crystal-clear reception wherever they go.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Fits any device with a 3.5mm external antenna jack, including adapter plug for versatility.

The Kaito AN-03L is a 23-foot extendable radio antenna designed to significantly improve shortwave radio reception. Featuring a compact rewindable design and a universal 3.5mm mini plug with adapter, it ensures seamless compatibility and portability for professionals seeking superior signal clarity on the go.

Reviews

A**S

For the money I don't think you can complain

Saw a few previous reviews that weren't that good but thought I would take the plunge anyway. I have seen comments about problems with the winding mechanism but take your time and it winds in easily. Definatly makes a huge difference when plugged into my Eton G3, in fact often the bands come alive with stations that are just not audiable at all with the telescopic ariel. Time will tell how robust it really is but it's in regular use now and if it eventually breaks at this price I would just buy another.

21.02.2013

J**L

RADION ANTENNA

I havent used thIs but I assume it works ok

14.01.2018

K**N

Kaito Radio Antenna -

This is untried at present. How can I write more words when I have not even tried it yet, just hope it improves reception for Eton radio I have.

1.10.2013

S**E

Great antenna for world receiver

Used over the last 3 weeks in France and had excellent reception on the SW radio. Could not ask for more.

29.08.2013

G**I

Cheap and effective

Kaito An-03L Antenna is cheap and effective; it improves significantly the performances of your short wave radio receiver.Highly recommended.

14.07.2013

T**S

Five Stars

special antenna for a special radio

9.09.2015

B**N

USELESS!!

Well...first I found this wasn't a very effective ariel booster. Then, the ariel got stuck whilst it was rewinding! Then snapped! I am disabled so was rewinding it slowly, making sure it was coiling in ok.It just suddenly wouldn't coil in, a friend looked at it also-it was stuck fast. Arrgh!This was the first time I had used it. Never again!! Disappointed as it had quite a few good reviews on Amazon (US) and it was cheap!Will buy a better one next time (unless I was unlucky!)

25.04.2014

C**B

V fiddly to wind-up if indeed possible...

I bought this because it was cheaper than the competition and a bit longer.It is just a wind-up aerial, but the two finger hold are not deep enough and so it is difficult to wind quickly. Moreover, however many times I and different people try to wind it back into the case we can't. Defeats the object of a wind-up areal I would say.Next time I will buy the Roberts/Sangean etc one... or make one.

3.07.2012

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