It's almost impossible to get a good ground up there, I've gone so far as to 
run no ground at all on my station on the second floor. I for a while ran an 
MFJ artificial ground, basically a counter poise tuner, but that can only 
handle 300 watts. I got the amp and disconnected it, it's still disconnected 
and I have no problems. If you have a good ground though, I'm not saying 
disconnect it, there is probably  lot less headache to just leave your 
equipment where it is, but I'll say honestly, a second floor station, if you 
absolutely have to, I'd start with no ground. If I had a choice, I'd move to 
the cellar in a second or at least first floor.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "john vernaleken" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 6:43 PM
Subject: Grounding Question


> Hello all,
>
> We finally have that "Empty Nest". I have been in the cold basement and 
> the XYL asked why don't you move up to the 2nd floor bedroom. Grounding in 
> the basement was never an issue. My question is: What issues will I face 
> and what can I do to correct if I move my shack to the warm 2nd floor.
>
> Thanks
>
> John  KC2QJB