[Elecraft] T1 connections/Fridge Full of Beer

[Jonathan]

Well, Ken, that reminded me of something I was thinking when I was building a RockMite once. I'm not talking about excess here--just normal moderate healthy enjoyment of brewed beverage--I can't touch the stuff when I'm building anything! I thought I could wet my whistle as I often do in the evening, but it don't mix with the finer parts and keeping from making mistakes! I noted that to my wife and she had a good laugh, "Maybe this hobby is better for you than I had imagined."

The other thing OT: I have the T1. When operating in the field, as I do with the ATS3B--say I'm running a half-wave inverted L antenna with one radial. In that case I use a BNC to two-pole adapter running the radial off the black side, and the main element off the red side. Would I benefit from some sort of ground attached to the ground post? Even a large metallic object? Or would this not have any effect?
Just wondering the general concept here.
Jonathan KC7FYS

From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander at rogers.com>
Thanks, Don.

This sounds like a project for Saturday afternoon.  
Nevertheless, I'll make sure my fridge is full of beer
before I start on this!

73 - Ken 
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