Phil,
Connection to the AC ground should be adequate and safe - if a
receptacle is properly grounded, remove the screw in the center of the
cover plate and attach a terminal lug there.
If your station ground is connected by a heavy guage wire to the Utility
Entry ground point, then I will agree with your that the station ground
will do.
We all know that there are references to "station ground" that are
connected to driven ground rods that are NOT connected to the Utility
Entry ground.
I need to point out that not only is that a violation of NEC
grounding requirements, but it presents safety hazards for anyone in
contact with that station ground under AC wiring fault conditions. All
grounds must be connected together except for structures separated by
100 feet or more.
See the 2010 (or later) ARRL Handbook for further information.
I apologize if this sounds like a rant, but it is not - it is concern
for the safety of each and every ham.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 12/5/2012 5:32 PM, Philip Townsend Lontz wrote:
I connect mine to my station ground... If there is zero lightning!
Sent, as to how? Who cares!
On Dec 5, 2012, at 3:04 PM, Fred Smith <m...@mo-net.com> wrote:
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