The 7MHz (40m) Band


 Links


40m antenna page
Useful band links

 

 

Introduction to 40m

The 7MHz (40m) amateur allocation spans 7.0-7.2MHz

 More to come

Propagation Modes

Coming...

40m Speach

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40m Digital

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Antennas

coming

Homebrew Equipment

40m is an ideal band for homebrewed equipment and antennas. A simple VXO controlled 1W QRP transmitter with just a handful of parts can be built "ugly" style on a piece of copper laminate in just 30 minutes. Such rigs are capable of working thousands of miles and are enormously satisfying to use. Similarly, a small direct conversion transceiver is not much more difficult.  Simple verticals and wire antennas are easy enough to fabricate using readily available supports from the local DIY shop and can be erected without help, if care is taken.


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