$69 Radio Shack Discone Antenna

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...ct%5Fid=20-043

If you're going to be listening to several different bands, I would get an
antenna switcher and run several different antennas if for no other reason
than to see which antenna will best suit your needs. I would be tempted to
run more than one antenna unless you are going to be listening to one band.

Why is it going to take a month to receive your radio?

By the way... How good your antenna is, is directly proportionate to the
number of neighbors you have complaining. Top notch antennas usually draw
complaints from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). To keep them off
of your back, try painting your antenna towers in alternating red and white
bands, placing red flashing lights up the towers for every 100 feet in
height, with a flashing white strobe at the very top.

For something simple, ask your neighbors if you can string a thousand feet
of antenna wire between your house and theirs.

Oh! You like cats?
So do I... Wanna exchange recipes?