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Old November 19th 06, 04:38 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Ground Wire Question - What's On Your List When Designing and

David wrote:

I ground my masts and bond the co-ax shields to the masts. I use the
IEC grounds at the indoor end. We don't have lightning here, but if
it were to threaten I'd just unplug everything and throw the wires
outside..


Unplugging stuff during lightning storms is always a good idea. Are you
grounding the coax shield at both ends? If so, would that not set up a
possible noise inducing current flow in the sheath because of voltage
differential between the grounds?




mike