Author: Mike Waters W0BTU <mrscience65704@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:01:00 -0800 (PST)
Over the years, I've seen documentation (ARRL antenna books, US military publications) that adding chemicals around a ground rod decreases the RF ground resistance. Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts) se
publications) that adding chemicals around a ground rod decreases the RF ground resistance. copper sulfate and sodium chloride (common salt) being the second and third choice. Mike, Use an abundance
Remember that the function of an earth connection is LIGHTNING PROTECTION. That's very important, and you must do it right, but an earth connection does NOT make an antenna work better, nor does it r
Author: Dan Edward Dba East edwards <dan.n.edwards@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:39:18 -0800 (PST)
i did that once, with epsom salts, a long time ago. later,used a car jack to pull the rod up (?? should have movedit DOWN another 6 inches) and man, was the copper corroded,big time. on the other han
Rather than going with any kind of chemical ground, I was wondering if watering the radial field would help? I live in Southern California where (the last few days non-withstanding) it's pretty dry.
Dan, I believe that's kitty litter if it's made from Bentonite Clay. You can buy bentonite in bags as well. 73, Julius n2wn _______________________________________________ Topband mailing list Topban
The original poster didn't say what kind of antenna he was speaking of so I feel obligated to point out Beverages, other travelling wave antennas, EWE's, etc need a ground connection to work well. C
Author: Mike Waters W0BTU <mrscience65704@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:32:12 -0800 (PST)
Hello Chuck, I was speaking of a 2-wire bi-directional 580' Beverage. I have ground rods and radials. You say that the Beverage is a special case? 73, Mike Waters W0BTU ______________________________
Don't laugh, but I have heard of people using disposable diapers! Lee KE4VYN _______________________________________________ Topband mailing list Topband@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/ma