[Antennas] Re: [ARLHS] To Ground or Not To Ground - That is the Question

Sat Oct 29 05:26:30 EDT 2005

Hi Jim,
I don't have an answer for you, but this might be a good question for 
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Ted
Jim Buffington wrote:
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>> For several years I have used a Hamstick mobile when activating lighthouses,
> as well as portable operation with a Buddipole. The Hamstick was mounted on
> top of my vehicle with a magnetic mount, which was grounded to the roof, and
> the rig inside was grounded to the chassis.
>> Recently, I have noticed that when using either a Hamstick or Valor AB5T,
> mounted as above, the SWR is lower when the rig is grounded and the antenna
> is NOT ... and, for that matter, the rig works fine with no ground at either
> end.
>> This defies logic, and I would appreciate some input from others who use
> mobile antennas, particularly with magnetic mounts. 
>> For that matter, has anyone operated stationary mobile and driven a rod into
> the ground in order to obtain an earth ground.
>> Comments from any of you regarding this will be greatly appreciated.
>> Jim Buffington, K5JIM
> ARLHS #150
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