[TowerTalk] Station Ground

Tom Rauch w8ji at contesting.com
Sat Jan 15 10:38:23 EST 2005


> Regarding the less than useful practice of connecting all
ham equipment
> chassis via a grounding bar, why do the equipment
manufacturers usually
> provide a grounding lug on the back of the chassis?

Since I designed equipment for manufacturers I can tell you
why it is done. Manufacturers do it because the ground is
both helpful and desirable, and never harmful Keith.

I hope knowing that helps you make a decision on whether to
use it or not.

73 Tom




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