Tom Rauch wrote:
> Hi Chuck,
>
> Skin depth of saltwater on 160 meters is in the range of a foot or
> two. If you throw a six foot wire in the salt water, you have
> something far from an excellent ground. Only the top foot or so of
> the wire (less on higher bands) is coupled to the water!
Ok, I got a little carried away!
:-)
Chuck, W5PR
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