dave wrote:
Since we are sticklers for the NEC, Homey needs a #6 wire from where the
transmission line enters the dwelling to an 8' copper clad rod driven
into the earth, as close as practicable.

What if it is 1/4WL long?
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73, Cecil, IEEE, OOTC, http://www.w5dxp.com

Cecil Moore wrote:

What if it is 1/4WL long?

Then not only will he not be worried about insurance problems and nearby
lightening strikes, but he won't be bothered with interference complaints,
and all those annoying "Donald Duck" voices and beeps on the radio, etc.

:-)

Geoff.

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Geoffrey S. Mendelson, Jerusalem, Israel N3OWJ/4X1GM

Cecil Moore wrote:
dave wrote:
Since we are sticklers for the NEC, Homey needs a #6 wire from where
the transmission line enters the dwelling to an 8' copper clad rod
driven into the earth, as close as practicable.

What if it is 1/4WL long?

"as practible" leaves some wiggle room. Charts of lengths to avoid are
available.

Cecil Moore wrote:
dave wrote:
Since we are sticklers for the NEC, Homey needs a #6 wire from where
the transmission line enters the dwelling to an 8' copper clad rod
driven into the earth, as close as practicable.

What if it is 1/4WL long?

The NEC cares not one whit for RF performance. The NEC rules are
designed to keep the house from burning down or people dying if
something happens: like a power line falling on the antenna. I read a
quoted statistic (for which I can't find the original source, so it
might not be trustable) that electrocution is the leading cause of death
in connection with antennas.