So I just ran a 14g solid copper wire to my Aluminum downspout, thinking to try a gutters/downspounts random wire antenna. I'll work on bonding the sections later - they are riveted at least.
I can't lay out an external counterpoise or radials, so am getting a MFJ-931 Artificial Ground MFJ Enterprises Inc. between the wire and antenna tuner. The choice appears to be throw down a counterpoise wire inside, or connect to ground. It comes to mind I have a forced hot water heating system and a copper radiator pipes is right by my rig.
Are there any preferences for a wire counterpoise vs connecting to the pipe for ground?
I can't lay out an external counterpoise or radials, so am getting a MFJ-931 Artificial Ground MFJ Enterprises Inc. between the wire and antenna tuner. The choice appears to be throw down a counterpoise wire inside, or connect to ground. It comes to mind I have a forced hot water heating system and a copper radiator pipes is right by my rig.
Are there any preferences for a wire counterpoise vs connecting to the pipe for ground?