Two other Alternative Methods of establishing and using an RF Ground with a 'portable' AM / FM Shortwave Radio
 

David wrote:
Ever since I nearly killed myself with an S-38 back in 1965 I've been
afraid of ground.

Yeah, that was one of the cheapo Halliscratchers that didn't use a line
transformer. Also tons of fun for outdoor people who touch the antenna.

--
All relevant people are pertinent.
All rude people are impertinent.
Therefore, no rude people are relevant.
-- Solomon W. Golomb

Two other Alternative Methods of establishing and using an RF Ground with a 'portable' AM / FM Shortwave Radio
 

DPM - Some Will :o) -&- Some Won't :-{ ~ RHF

Two other Alternative Methods of establishing and using an RF Ground with a 'portable' AM / FM Shortwave Radio
 

David - OK! - I can accept that :o)

I have been "Lit-Up" \\\ ZAPPED /// more than a few times.

But the Earth Is My Friend -and- I still enjoy bare-footing-it
in the summer time and feeling one with nature :o)

David - Beware - The Hot Side ! ! ! ~ RHF
{ When You Are Well Grounded }

Modified 1/8" Mono Plug for a 'portable' Radio's Ground Connection
 

David - You know so much :
That sometimes you fail to communicate.

David - Besides you, there are others out there who
may wish to have some of the blanks filled in.

David - Thus my reply was directed at all readers and not only to you.

Sorry instead of 'David" I should have used "For One and All".

David - Rec.Radio. Shortwave is Bigger that 'you' Bubba ;-) ~ RHF

Modified 1/8" Mono Plug for a 'portable' Radio's Ground Connection
 

M II - Don't Assume ;-) ~ RHF

The Premise "IS" - So starting with a low cost
'portable' AM / FM Shortwave Radio with a
Plastic Case that does not have an External
Antenna Input or an Exposed Ground Connection.
{ Using the Whip Antenna and Battery Power Only }

m ii - enjoy driving your car
and listening to your radio ~ RHF

Modified 1/8" Mono Plug for a 'portable' Radio's Ground Connection
 

"RHF" wrote in message
oups.com...

Next - Ever-so-Gently -squeeze- the Barrel
and deform it 'just enough' (into an Oval)
to make it a "Pinch-Fit" for the 1/8" Jack.


OK then...