On Jun 8, 7:28*pm, Brian Anasta wrote:
Hello all,

Wondering if one of the techxperts folk on the group could please give
me an explanation (in layman's terms) of what grounding actually IS
and what is its importance to ensuring good reception for a Hamster
such as myself. There are numerous resources on the net that do go
some way TO providing an explanation, but I must admit most of it goes
straight over my head as I don't HAVE that much experience in the
subject. Over the past couple of weeks my radio has gradually been
getting poorer reception and I am wondering if it is becuase of a
problem with the unit itself, or because of some external factor.
There has recently been some new building developments going up in my
residential area so am wondering if this has HAD any influence?

If it is due to 'grounding', what the heck can I do to resolve the
issue?

If it's of any help/consequence, my particular unit is the Buzz Aldrin
G6 aviator radio (special limited edition).

Thanks kindly in advance for any advice/resolutions.

Kind Regards,
Brian Anasta

*Grounding* *Grounding* *Grounding* *Grounding*

On Jun 9, 5:24*pm, RHF wrote:

*Grounding* *Grounding* *Grounding* *Grounding*
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Shortwave Radio Listeners (SWL) : Are Your
Antenna and Ground Really Working Together ?http://groups.google.com/group/rec.r...1247fe0f23145b
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Ground Wires : Think Free and Effective !http://groups.google.com/group/rec.r...5690ebd538e2f3
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SWL -Newbies- The Ground Rod is First and
Foremost for Electrical Safety and it can
also Help to Improve your Radio Receptionhttp://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/3fc23d487859bed8
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SWL -Newbies- Doing-the-Doable :
The Wire Antenna + Ground Rod + Matching
Transfromer + Coax Cable feed-in-line
{Counterpoise} -versus- Many Ground Radialshttp://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/d9b7432d486275cd
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SWL -Newbies- Going On-the-Horizontal
With Your Grounding Pointhttp://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/0162ed9c5caea4e7
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WHY - Bury Your Shortwave Radio Listening
(SWL) Antenna's Coax Cable Feed-in-Line ?http://groups.google.com/group/rec.r...77a53ba35eaccb
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Part # 2 - Bury Your Shortwave Radio Listening
(SWL) Antenna's Coax Cable Feed-in-Line ?http://groups.google.com/group/rec.r...a0d093cc146921
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SWL -Newbies- What About Grounding
Your Radio Shack and Antennas ?http://groups.google.com/group/rec.r...fb7d2e738e7d2d
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SWL Longwire + Low Noise Antenna Connection
+ Grounding Is Key To Good Reception
-by- John Dotyhttp://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/1abc6a2bf8acc12d
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remember... stay well grounded ~ RHF
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Thanks very much RHF for those links! I have put a pot of coffee on
and am planning to spend the next couple of hours trying to educate
myself on this topic. Again, thanks very much to Bob and John for
their offers of assistance also. This group is a really neat little
resource for enthusiasts like me to turn to for that bit of extra help
and guidance.

Have a great day all and thanks again, much appreciated.

Kind Regards,
Brian Anasta