[Antennas] Grounding question

[Deon Erwin ZS1ZL]

There is a real risk of introducing noise into your receiver with the fence
connected to your grounding system and the links becoming corroded and 
causing static interference.

Deon ZS1ZL

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "DW Holtman" <future212 at comcast.net>
To: <Antennas at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 7:53 PM
Subject: [Antennas] Grounding question


Hello,

I'm in the process of putting together an inverted "L" antenna. It will
be about 30 feet high on the vertical section and about 80 feet long on
the horizontal section. The far end of the horizontal section will be
around 50 feet high.

My question is about grounding. I have a small yard and this limits me a
lot on any type of HF antenna endeavor. I'm putting in ground wires, as
best as I can as far as the property lines will permit. Most of my yard
is surrounded by a 4 foot chain link fence. Would grounding the fence
add to the already dug in grounds or mess up the field?

Thank you in advance for any suggestions/help.

73's
DW Holtman
WB7SSN