Thanks, Pat.

May have to wait till after Field day to do this, since the antenna is not
completely up yet, but it certainly can be done.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


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On Behalf Of Pat Byrne
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:40 AM
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Subject: Re: Grounding Question

Perhaps I'm old-fashioned and possibly out of date Tom, but I would whack in
that eight foot rod and tie everything in to it.
pat, K9JAUAt 09:01 AM 6/25/2015, you wrote:
>Hello, all.
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>I know I'll get varying opinions on this, but I have a question about 
>station grounding out at the RV camp site.
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>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.
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>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.
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>Of course, I am very careful about disconnecting my antenna at any sign 
>of thunderstorms.
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>Is this adequate, or should I be pursuing something additional?
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>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.
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>Thanks for any thoughts.
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>Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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