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				 Another question regarding single point grounding 
 
			
			I use a single point grounding system.  There is a ground rod drivenat the service entrance to which electrical, telephone, and one of two
 satellite systems are connected.  I have run #2 copper from that
 location to a total of 14 other ground rods each one 5/8" x 8', driven
 completely in the earth and spaced at least 10' from each other.  My
 70' guyed tower is about 80' from this location and connected to the
 grounding system.  Each guy wire is also grounded.  The aluminum plate
 where all antennae enter the building on the second floor is connected
 to this grounding system with #4 copper (to be replaced this summer
 with 4" flat copper ribbon).  Inside the building, there is a bus bar
 which is connected to the flat aluminum plate where the antennae
 enter.  All the feedthroughs use gas plug protectors.  All coaxial
 feedlines are formed into a coil before being connected to the
 pass-through plate.
 
 My question: Some radio equipment are also grounded by three prong
 plugs.  Doesn't that constitute a ground loop?  I've never gotten a
 satisfactory answer to this question.
 
 Thanks,
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 Larry W1HJF
 Email to rapp at lmr dot com
 
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