At my location in Northern Ohio, I found that a good ground at both ends of a
reversible beverage is extremely important. At first I used a single five foot
long copper pipe at each end. My results in the reverse direction did not seem
very good as far as front to back.
I added a second, five foot rod at the far end and F/B improved. I have since
standardized on three, five foot rods at each end, one in the center and one on
each side, 90 degrees to the wire, spaced at 5 feet (i.e., the spread of the
three rods is 10 feet). They are connected together by #10 solid copper wire.
The above system gives me a stable ground that does not seem to change with the
seasons.
73, Dennis W0JX/8
Milan, OH
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