In a message dated 98-04-28 20:50:10 EDT, w4des@bellsouth.net writes:
> After the problems with the ground rod outside the
> basement window my elmer suggested to run the station without the ground
>
> rod at the rig and use the braid of the coax, that is my feedline as my
> only ground which is grounded at the base of the tower approx 45ft down
> the feedline. So I am considering drilling a hole in the basement floor
> to drive in a ground rod which would be only a couple feet run of ground
>
> braid to the rig and all other equipment connected to it.
>
> What do you think? Would appreciate any knowledgable feedback.
>
That would be a ground system improvement. It is not a panacea/cure-all
but it should help.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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