The Importance of a Good Ground For Short Antennas
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KoZ15HB4Tk This is post 2591 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Gil of the "RadioPreppers.com" website for this enlightening tutorial on grounds for short HF antennas. Here are some general comments from Gil: You will benefit greatly from having a good ground for compromise antennas shorter than a half-wave. Note that grounding your station is a good idea no matter what kind of antenna you use. It does get rid of eventual stray RF currents and may improve your signal. Get more content and help this channel: https://www.patreon.com/radioprepper DISCLAIMER: The Radio Prepper logo (depicting a microphone) is indeed inspired from a famous flag created in 1775. It is NOTHING BUT a symbol of freedom and independence. It does NOT imply support to any political group. It does NOT imply, represent nor support any ideology with an in