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Explore an end-fed antenna solution for 40 meters to achieve low SWR and good band spread within +/- 150 KHz. Ideal for limited space setups with only one tree available in the yard. This antenna connects one side of the ladder line to the balun and antenna. Frequencies ranging from 7.000 MHz to 7.300 MHz are covered with specific lengths provided in feet for optimal performance. Discover a cost-effective and space-saving alternative to vertical or beam antennas. Make the most of your available resources and enjoy reliable communication on the 40-meter band.
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May 2015 40 Meter End Fed Antenna
You want to get on 40 Meters You want a low SWR You want an acceptable band spread +/- 150 KHz You can’t afford a Vertical antenna You can’t afford a Beam antenna and a tower You can’t use a dipole or an Inverted-Vee (you only have one tree in the yard) What’s your options? How about an end fed antenna?
Yes, only one side of the ladder line is connected to the antenna AND the balun
40 METER ENDFED ANTENNA FOR 40 METERS Frequency Half Wave Dipole Quarter Wave Dipole In MHz In Feet In Feet 7.000 66.857 33.429Lower edge of 40 meter band Bottom edge of Extra Class CW 7.025 66.619 33.310Top edge of Extra Class CW 7.050 66.383 33.191 7.075 66.148 33.074 7.100 65.915 32.958 7.125 65.684 32.842Top edge of CW – RTTY – DATA Bottom edge of Voice 7.150 65.455 32.727Center of 40 meter band 7.175 65.226 32.613 7.200 65.000 32.500 7.213 64.883 32.441Center of Voice 7.225 64.775 32.388 7.250 64.552 32.276 7.275 64.330 32.165 7.300 64.110 32.055Top edge of 40 meter band Top edge of Voice