Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mht2YyWAH1I. Thanks to "Tinker John" (W5CYF) for this excellent discussion on RF Grounding for Amateur/Ham Radio.  Although grounding covers a multitude of purposes, John does a good job of sketching out the facts needed to make your ham shack "grounded" and safe for operation. Although the RF grounding steps outlined in this video are easy enough to implement, John does extend this precaution: "IMPORTANT: Effective and safe station grounding is a complex and often controversial subject. This video is not intended to be a how-to guide for safe and/or effective grounding. It is recommended that you seek qualified advice and instruction for your specific station and environment." ----- To be on the safe side, please ground your station according to guidelines contained in the latest edition of the "National Electrical...

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mht2YyWAH1I To quote "Tinker John" (W5CYF) in this helpful, informative video, "effective and safe grounding is a complex and often controversial subject." The purpose of this easy to understand video is to show some of the ways to safely ground your entire amateur radio station, and thereby, reduce noise and the risk of injury.  If you have questions this video can't answer, please consult a professional engineer who will identify your specific needs and recommend ways to make your station safe. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://paper.li/kh6jrm/1430289353 (Amateur ...

If you can't view this video, please enter this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mht2YyWAH1I. An exceptionally well-done safety video from Tinker John (W5CYF) on the fundamentals of Ham Radio station grounding.  This basic tutorial gives you a simple, safe, and effective way to ground your station equipment and to lessen the possibility of a lightning strike damaging your station. Tinker John also discusses the distinction between grounding and electrical bonding.  This video is not intended to be a "how-to-guide", but rather serves as an introduction to simple practices that will prevent damage to your equipment and shack.  If you have further questions about station grounding, please seek advice from a professional engineer. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please check out these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.wordpress.com. http://www...