On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 22:49:35 -0400, Pierre
wrote:

Hi to all.

I choose to install a DK3 screwdriver on a second floor balcony. No
good grounding is possible fo the base of the antenna. So I decided to
use the MFJ-931 artificial ground as a substitute. My question is
this.. Would it be equivalent to a RF ground to connect the MFJ right
at the ground post of the transceiver (Icom 706) and to disconnect the
coax shield from the base of the antenna?

Or, more generally, what is the best way to use an artificial ground
with an antenna like that one, when a proper metallic ground is not
available?

Thanks de Pierre

I used to run a similar set-up from a 3rd floor apartment. Just attach
a 1/4 wave radial (for each band) to the ground side of your antenna.
Run the radial(s) out, across your floor. Or hang them from your
balcony.

Forget the artificial ground. You don't really need it.

You'll have a considerable amount of RF indoors, but that's about what
you get with this kind of set-up.

Bob
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