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Post by Druid Hills Radio on Mar 11, 2017 16:02:19 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2017 14:16:50 GMT
Very Useful Grounding Facts
Excellent information from Druid Hills Radio!
After reading Part 1 I already know more than I knew about proper grounding.
Now, on to Part 2.
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Post by End80 on Mar 12, 2017 18:51:06 GMT
Interesting read, and the comments following were of interest too. Lately I've been running my transmitter atop the roof next door ungrounded at all.. I figured what the hell, at least it's legal. But perhaps I'm just being haphazard. I recently re-read some old threads where Hamilton had commented saying a proper ground is of up most importance to the operation and saftey of his transmitters.
Not sure what to do due to the three meter problem.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2017 19:11:22 GMT
It's In the Definitions
One part of the argument that fascinates me... oh wait... I am responding to End80 Radio's statement where he says: "Not sure what to do due to the three meter problem."
That's for sure. Alright, the part of the problem that runs around in my head is the crucial difference between a "ground lead" and a "ground".
As the article on grounding said, "ground" does not always mean "earth". No? That's where it gets promising... establishing a ground that isn't in the earth.
That's the way to step beyond the 3-meter rule... make a ground that isn't a ground lead!
It's easy to say.
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Post by Druid Hills Radio on Mar 13, 2017 13:09:05 GMT
Interesting read, and the comments following were of interest too. Lately I've been running my transmitter atop the roof next door ungrounded at all.. I figured what the hell, at least it's legal. But perhaps I'm just being haphazard. I recently re-read some old threads where Hamilton had commented saying a proper ground is of up most importance to the operation and saftey of his transmitters. Not sure what to do due to the three meter problem. What kind of coverage are you getting without the ground lead? |
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Post by End80 on Mar 13, 2017 13:49:00 GMT
Not much, here's a rough idea: 
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Post by Druid Hills Radio on Mar 13, 2017 14:10:13 GMT
Not much, here's a rough idea:
Thanks. At least you're covering the watering holes LOL! Why did you leave the pier? |
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Post by End80 on Mar 13, 2017 14:16:30 GMT
The install was illegal. The pier has an elaborate grounding system which I had utilized which far exceeds the 3 meter limit.. I'm not actually not sure just how far the signal went, but on the next island over at the dump about 7 miles away. I turned on the radio and it was coming through as clear and strong as a bell.
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Post by Druid Hills Radio on Mar 13, 2017 14:47:51 GMT
The install was illegal. The pier has an elaborate grounding system which I had utilized which far exceeds the 3 meter limit.. I'm not actually not sure just how far the signal went, but on the next island over at the dump about 7 miles away. I turned on the radio and it was coming through as clear and strong as a bell. Pretty impressive. Salt water helps I am sure. There is an AM station in St. Pete where both towers are grounded in the Tampa Bay.  |
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