Quick grounding question

[prcguy]

Yes burying it is better for dissipating energy to ground for the whole system, especially if its bare wire. I didn't read in the response that burying was recommended, just not to put it in conduit, which would be required if its exposed.

I don't think that is what he was saying, I think he meant that it's better to bury the connecting wire so that in increases the surface area in contact with the ground, of course anything that can be contacted by a person should be protected.

Thanks
Joel

 

[Tech21]

As far as disconnecting your antennas during a storm, keep in mind that commercial two way radio sites and cell towers are installed with grounding and lightning protection which can be duplicated at your home station. No one goes around to those sites to disconnect/reconnect antennas whenever there is a passing storm. The equipment survives all but a direct hit.

If you really like your equipment, use a polyphaser where the line enters the building. They are cheap insurance compared to the price of repairing a radio.

 

[WA0CBW]

Not only that but they are required by the NEC.