[TenTec] Station Grounding

[Gary Hoffman]

Stuart,

I agree with you completely.  I really think we don't get even much of a
choice about bonding the grounds.  If you don't, and you have an issue that
involves either insurance or liability (often both together) then you are
pretty much screwed.  So one can argue about HOW to do it, and so on, but
not IF.

Like you, I also disconnect my radio when not using it, but I regard that as
a protective measure only, not related in any way to the legal issues.

Gary


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stuart Rohre" <rohre at arlut.utexas.edu>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 8:14 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Station Grounding


> The whole idea of tying all grounds together, (outside the home, and with
> large enough conductor to minimize voltage gradients from lightning, is so
> that everything goes up in potential, (voltage) together and comes back
down
> together, as much as conductor resistance allows.  And bonding of all
> grounds is required by National Electrical Code.  This could affect your
> fire insurance if you did not bond all.
>
> However, I would, and do, disconnect my antennas and power from the radios
> when not in use.
>
> Stuart
> K5KVH
>
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