If you disconnect the ground connection to the average PC, the chassis
will sit at half supply potential above ground.
That's potentially 120V between your computer and radio, more than
enough to damage the radio.
Jim Harris wrote:
Someone mentioned about floating, that is
disconnecting, the ground of their computer to
eliminate ground loop(s).
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Nigel A. Gunn. 59 Beadlemead, Milton Keynes, MK6 4HF, England.
Tel +44 (0)1908 604004
e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
www http://www.ngunn.net or http://www.ngunn.demon.co.uk
Amateur radio stations G8IFF, KC8NHF
Member of AMSAT-UK #182, ARRL, GQRP Club, QRPARCI, SOC #548 RAYNET
Flying Pig #385, Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691,
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