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Re: Grounding a G5RV
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Gerry Leary <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Wed, 13 Aug 2014 10:59:25 -0600
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Don't grounding antenna. If it is a G5 RV or any type of dipole type configuration it doesn't need to ground. Just ground your station.

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> On Aug 13, 2014, at 10:06 AM, John Miller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> I personally never bothered with a dipole. If you have a station ground, 
> that should be good enough for that but I never bothered grounding wire 
> antennas, dipoles ETC.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 9:46 AM
> Subject: Grounding a G5RV
> 
> 
>> Hi list,
>> I read an article about grounding a G5RV so static won=E2=80=99t build =
>> up on the antenna.
>> It said to ground the braid side of your coax.
>> 
>> My question is how do I do this?
>> Do I have to remove the connector on the coax?
>> 
>> Thanks in advance, and 7 3.

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