[TenTec] grounding

[M. Todd Miskel]

Doesn't a good earth ground help remove stray RF from the shack? along with 
ferrtie cores etc...
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "george fritkin" <georgefritkin at yahoo.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 5:15 PM
Subject: [TenTec] grounding


> OK one more time..It is as simple as this...A balanced antenna up more 
> than 1/4 wavelength "sees" infinite impedance to ground,   So to save your 
> copper braid etc put your antenna up 1/4 wavelength and make certain it is 
> balanced at feed point, then you do not need any ground other AC safety 
> grounds.  Stray RF in the shack needs attention.  RF can kill with 
> prolonged exposure.  Other than poorly shielded gear, the two conditions 
> above cause RF problems
>
> George, W6GF
>
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