Its a counterpoise, typically for pedestrian mobile. (Mini-banana plug easily
pulls out if someone steps on a trailing wire..)
Eric
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On 6/15/2017 9:06 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On Thu,6/15/2017 1:27 PM, Mike Morrell wrote:
Given the small size of the mini banana plug for KX2 ground connection, what
size wire are folks using ; assuming ease of transport , etc.
What is the purpose of this "ground connection?" The only reason for a
connection to mother earth is for lightning protection. For that, you want big
wire.
Or is this a counterpoise, to make the antenna work better? Such a wire should
NOT be connected to mother earth, and a few feet above the earth is a good
thing. And it can be small diameter -- #18-#22 are commonly used for backpacking.
73, Jim K9YC
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