MK,
The 'problem' wasn't completely on my end (neighbor's defective
devices), but a good grounding did help cure the a RFI. Is grounding
a 'sure thing' as a cure? Nope, but it certainly doesn't hurt if it's
at all possible, which isn't always a 'sure thing'.
Also used to use a fence around the place as a ground. Very BAD idea
since the fence was connected to the neighbor's fence too. Just 'took'
the RF closer to the neighbor, probably a 'sort' of direct connection to
his 'stuff'. Always a 'bad' idea? No, but something to think about.
'Doc

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On Mon, 2 Jan 2006 17:09:08 +0000 (UTC), "Reg Edwards"
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If the antenna is an endfed wire then, for good RF radiating
efficiency, there should be a low impedance connection between the
TUNER and ground.

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End fed wires should only be used for transmitting when people are
bleeding and the phone is out.

73, Bill W6WRT

Why is that? I use them all the time with excellent results.
Mike


Bill Turner wrote:
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End fed wires should only be used for transmitting when people are
bleeding and the phone is out.

73, Bill W6WRT

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On Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:45:45 GMT, Mike
wrote:

Why is that? I use them all the time with excellent results.
Mike


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Your results are "excellent' because you've never used anything
better. Put up a modest yagi and prepare to be amazed. Even a good
dipole will beat a longwire worked against ground.

73, Bill W6WRT

On Mon, 02 Jan 2006 20:30:21 -0800, Bill Turner
wrote:

Even a good
dipole will beat a longwire worked against ground.


Not always!

Danny, K6MHE



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