Using digital techniques has caused a resurgence of interest in VLF — very low frequency — radio. Thanks to software-defined radio, you no longer need huge coils. However, you still need a suitable ...
At present, portable receivers generally use ferrite rod antennas for LF and MF (below 2 MHz), and whip antennas for HF (up to 30 MHz). Each type has proved effective in its particular application.