Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Jason inquires about short end-fed antennas, leading to a discussion on the "Shorty 40," a 40-meter end-fed half-wave antenna ideal for small yards. This amateur radio antenna includes a coil after the 20-meter resonant point, making it a good solution for both attic and outdoor mounting. This ham antenna, an efhw antenna, has an overall length of 42 feet and efficiently functions as a HF antenna without needing a tuner.