Thanks Don... Yes indeed...all my grounds are connected to each other via big fat ass cables.
Sent, as to how? Who cares! On Dec 5, 2012, at 4:22 PM, Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > 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: > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
