I have a question about grounding as well. I currently have my rig grounded to
a cold water pipe in my basement via 6' of 1/2 braided flat/tinned ground
strap. I'm about to put a ground rod in next to where my antenna feed lines
enter the house, but it seems to me that if I run my ground from my rig
directly to the ground rod which is grounded to the antenna feed lines,
wouldn't that by default invite lightening into the shack should I get a strike?
73,
Steve
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Steve Roberts
W1SFR
Elecraft K2
Sudbury, VT
On May 16, 2012, at 11:29 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
> On 5/16/2012 7:57 PM, Jose F Ballester wrote:
>> Don't have grounded antennas.
>>
>> Why is it necessary?
>
> An EARTH connection IS necessary for lightning safety. Bonding
> equipment and grounded things together is critical for personal safety,
> and also to minimize hum and buzz related to the mains power system.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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