Had my tech ticket for a little over a year. studying (miserably) to take my General test this month. So today I made a deal on QRZ for a Yaseau FT-450AT. It should arrive next week.

So plunging into the HF universe, of course I need coax and an antenna. Looking to do phone as my brain is not wired to do CW. Looking at antenna stuff, I get overwhelmed. I probably will set up a dipole but I'm wondering if a vertical will be a good starting point.

So what suggestions do any of you have for an entry level antenna to get started. Thanks.