Tom, from what I've read, what seems important is to be grounded to what's 
around you.  It sounds like what you have now is a virtual ground, which is 
supposedly just fine.  I'll bet, if you do put down an 8 foot ground rod, 
you'll see no difference.
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Jim, ke5al
-----Original Message----- 
From: Tom Behler
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 9:01 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Grounding Question

Hello, all.



I know I'll get varying opinions on this, but I have a question about
station grounding out at the RV camp site.



As many of you know, my main rig out there is my TS480, and I will be using
my trusty Alpha Delta DXCC multi-band dipole.  When all is said and done,
I'm hoping the antenna will be up about 30 feet in the trees.



Just as I did in previous years, I will have a ground connection running
from the ground screw on the TS480 to a terminal ground connection on the
back bumper of the RV.  I use 10-gauge wire for this connection.





Of course, I am very careful about disconnecting my antenna at any sign of
thunderstorms.



Is this adequate, or should I be pursuing something additional?



I wouldn't think a dipole would have to be grounded with a ground rod such
as is the case with a vertical, or a beam antenna on a tower, but my
theoretical knowledge in this area is a bit lacking.



Thanks for any thoughts.



Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


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