Re: [TenTec] RFI Issues

[Steve Hunt <steve@karinya.net>]

I suggest researching shielded grounds very thoroughly;
http://www.w8ji.com/coaxial%20currents/coaxial_line_and_shielded_wires.htm

To quote: "It is electrically impossible to shield a ground lead."

73,
Steve G3TXQ

On 19/05/2012 19:38, Jim WA9YSD wrote:
> Look into shielded grounds. Use a piece of RG8 in each end of the coax solder 
> a 0.01 mfd 1000V cap from the shield to center conductor. Attach center 
> conductor to chassis of radio equipment. Drill a one inch hole through on 
> basement floor about one foot or more from the basement wall so you do not 
> drill a hole through the tile drains. pound in a 3/4 inch copper clad or 
> galvanized ground rod through that hole and attach the other end of the 
> center conductor to the STATION GROUND.
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