[JohnCT]

I searched but couldn't find an exact answer.  I'm giving my son my 60B that I electrically restored some 8 years ago (I'm redoing the cabinet right now), and it runs pretty good on a short piece of wire, but he would like to place this where a wire would show and would also like to pick up a sports station in NY from CT.  To that end, I have several loop antennas salvaged from junk radios over the years and was wondering the best way to adapt one of them.  I know it won't replace a long wire, but I think it should work pretty good.  Any advice on selecting and connecting one is appreciated.

[Chas]

It could be hit or miss getting a salvaged loop to resonate for the desired station and it will require some sort packaging to look good in the home...

I suggest looking in Amazon for a Kaito, Tecsun or similar that provides a two wire connection to the radio antenna/ground AND has a tuning condenser of its own. The choice if it has an RF amplifier can be determined if the home is well shielded like concrete, stucco, stone, brick or in the basement. An amplified loop can have a longer cable to the radio and be placed near a window.
Be sure there is an option to turn off the RF amplifier, helpful if there is a lot of RF noise in the home. Most commercial loops have a elegant finished look. I, would avoid those that are brightly colored but that is me...

If it is unsatisfactory Amazon may allow a return...

FWIW The larger the area of the loop the mode sensitive and directive it will be...

GL

Chas

[RodB]

There's also many DIY loop antenna options on YouTube your son may want to check out. Some are quite decorative and can be built to complement the room decor.