Finding the Best 40 m Antenna for Your Radio Shack
Setting up a 40 m antenna is usually the first big project most hams tackle once they realize that a small indoor loop just isn't going to cut it for long-distance contacts. The 40-meter band, or 7 MHz, is widely considered the "workhorse" of the amateur radio world. It's reliable, stays open pretty much around the clock, and offers a great mix of local and long-distance opportunities. But because the wavelength is relatively long, the antennas themselves can be a bit of a handful if you're working with a small yard. ...