[TowerTalk] Verticals and well pipe grounding

[Patrick Greenlee]

Perhaps in some instances earth ground may hurt antenna performance but 
what about when it is approximating the theoretical infinite dimension 
conducting plane that generates the mirror image of the 1/4 wave 
vertical radiator?

Patrick        NJ5G

On 2/6/2016 4:43 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
> On Sat,2/6/2016 11:27 AM, Kevin Kidd wrote:
>> There are at least 6 other 8ft conventional rods driven around the tower
>> and TX building.
>
> The purpose of an earth connection is LIGHTNING PROTECTION. It does 
> NOT make an antenna work better -- in fact, it HURTS antenna performance.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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