Jim is quite correct that a radial or a counterpoise should not be
referred to as 'ground'. To do so further confuses the use of "ground"
by many hams.
At least the English use words to differentiate between "earth" and
"ground" (but there is still the lack of differentiation for
counterpoises and radials).
One needs to consider AC grounds, Lightning grounds, and RF Grounds
separately. The only two that have a relationship with driven ground
rods are the AC Ground and Lightning Ground. RF ground (and RF return
path with respect to the antenna) is an entirely different
consideration, and IMHO should not be called "ground" because it rarely
is a "ground".
There is further confusion about what a "ground" is. Driven stakes do
not constitute an RF ground as one example, and a simple driven stake is
not adequate for lightning protection even though it may provide some
ESD protection.
Yes, I have given this "rant" several times on this reflector and
elsewhere. Do you have your driven ground rods connected to the utility
entrance ground rod with a large conductor (#6 or larger)? If not, you
may have created a safety hazard instead of any protection.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 4/25/2014 4:53 PM, Mike Morrow wrote:
These paragraphs demand a serious and immediate rewrite.
There's no chance that you are being just a little pedantic, perhaps?
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