Gayle,
I agree with the others that grounding your station will most likely not
improve reception.
However, it very likely will improve your signal on transmit.
I have a 12 inch long 1/2” diameter piece of copper pipe I use as a ground bus.
My radio, amplifier, tuner, and power supply all tied to to using #18 wire
(speaker wire would do the job.)
each wire is connected to the bus by a pipe clam or a screw and washer
Then I have a short section of ground strap running from the bus to a copper
clad ground rod just outside my shack.
Also, I notice poor signals or RF feedback into my shack when a ground wire
comes loose.
Grounding does provide some protection from lightning strikes, but I know
several hams that install a ground PLUS lightning arrestors or just disconnect
their antennas from the radios when not in use.
I do recommend you install a ground bus of some sort and tie everything to it.
Ralph
KE5HDF
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