Best antenna for HF reception

[ofosot69]

I need to know which antenna among the monopole, dipole, and discone is best for HF reception?

 

[chief21]

Typically, a horizontal dipole is probably the most used antenna for HF frequencies - primarily due to the lengths required for good reception. Amplified loops can also be useful for HF reception. A typical discone antenna is designed for VHF frequencies and above.

 

[Blackswan73]

You didn’t list it, but a very good HF antenna is the end fed half wave. Its main advantage is that it can operate on multiple frequency bands. It’s more broadbanded than a standard dipole

B.S.

 

[prcguy]

This is a question that cannot be answered without further information. For some frequency ranges a horizontal dipole is not the best. In many cases an end fed half wave is certainly not the best. In some cases a Discone can be much better than some, etc.

If the OP can mention what specific frequencies within the HF band, distance(s) and intended height the antenna will be then better answers can be discussed.

 

[10-43]

From experience, the inverted V is overlooked way too often. It is my primary wire antenna, and very popular with portable QRP enthusiasts.

Additionally, you can quickly convert an inverted V to a NVIS antenna for short range when other antennas propagate over closer stations.

Vertical antennas work with closer stations and distant, but also receive man made electrical noise very well.

 

[AK9R]

If the OP can mention what specific frequencies within the HF band, distance(s) and intended height the antenna will be then better answers can be discussed.

OP hasn't been back since August 1. This thread is headed for zombie-land.

 

[prcguy]

OP hasn't been back since August 1. This thread is headed for zombie-land.

Maybe he is researching suggestions? Or his Windoz machine broke as they often do. Or, or something else?