Butternut HF2V Vertical Antenna Review | Best 40 Meter Antenna

Butternut HF2V Vertical Antenna Review | Best 40 Meter Antenna. Here is my review of one of my favorite antennas. Simple to build, tune and use. For the price and the footprint, it is a killer DX antenna on 40 meters. Here are the part numbers for the various parts I show (part numbers from dxengineering.com):
Vertical - www.dxengineer...
Radial Plate - www.dxengineer...
40 Meter Radial Kit - www.dxengineer...
I hope this helps you have a killer signal on 40 meters. This antenna really works! Let me know what questions you have about the HF2V.
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[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

If you're looking for a killer 40 meter antenna, you'll love the HF2V. I really love it an hope you'll find it amazing too. 73!

[@janiceemery2008]

I have heard a lot of good things about the Butternut antennas. It sounds like it is putting out a good signal. Thank you for sharing Rich. I didn't know that DX Engineering sold radials for that antenna either. Thank you again Rich.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

This one is a killer! Works awesome for stateside contacts AND distant contacts too. I didn't want to spend all the time making the radials, so I bought them. More expensive but it was nice to save all the time! Cheers Janice!

[@northerngirlhobbies]

Good morning Rich. These videos are always informative. Listening during tea time. Gorgeous corn field in the back. Can you do a garden over top of the radials?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

The radials are only an inch under the soil so you wouldn't be able to dig down far. Under sod? Yep. Under a garden? Maybe not so much. Thanks for watching Jen. Let me know how I can help you get your license!

[@JKFlipFlop.]

As a newer ham I find your channel very valuable. The good, pause-able closeups are a nice reference, and your contesting success vouches for your gear preferences. I've been practicing CW with a friend. We're not using a learning method, just attempting conversations. How did you learn CW?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I learned CW 40+ years ago using a method that was on a cassette tape! It really clicked and then I got on the air (at about 5 wpm)! I used CW from Day One, since I was a Novice. I still use it and love it for contesting or DXing. When you want to meet on the air for a CW chat, let me know. We'll find a spot to meet. 73!

[@cameronalexander359]

Loving the HAM radio content

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Thanks for watching Cameron! I've got a few more in the works. I love sharing this great hobby! I appreciate your support!

[@YogiHollowFarm]

Interesting review Rich. Have a great day!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Thanks for watching! It's a great antenna and one that will get your signal through to the other person! Have a great week!

[@AnneHeyns]

Great review☺

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Thank you Anne! I appreciate you stopping by to watch!

[@juanisgarden5356]

Great review 😊

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Thanks Juani! It's a great antenna and I hope others will find it useful! Cheers!

[@juanisgarden5356]

😊👍

[@WaterFaucet24]

Thanks for the video. Quick question: what coax did you use to feed the butternut and how long a run for the coax?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I have 100 foot run of RG8 that I use to from the shack to the antenna. Let me know if you've got any other questions. Cheers!