[Elecraft] Recieve Loss

Kevin Rock [email protected]
Wed Apr 30 22:17:01 2003


I'd check my well wiring first.  It might be that you're getting some current flowing from the submerged pump to your well casing.  

Be careful!
   Kevin.   KD5ONS


4/30/2003 6:46:11 PM, "Kent" <[email protected]> wrote:

>Hello All
>
>I have developed a unique problem. During a short contact with a local
>friend the other nite there was a strange sound from the K2 and the reciever
>went dead. While inspecting the antenna I recieved a pretty good jolt while
>disconnecting the antenna. The antenna is a hustler 6BTV vertical  using  my
>well casing as a counterpoise.
>  Upon closer examination I measured approx. 62 VAC from the coax sheild to
>ground .. I'm sure this is what trashed the reciever but I'm not sure where
>to start looking... Any Ideas??
>Tnx es 73
>Kent  N8ZRD  K2#2497
>
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