[Elecraft] OT- Coax for ground wire?

[Jim Brown]

On 10/21/2011 4:07 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> I think Jim accidentally reversed his meaning about ground lead inductance.
> Lowering the inductance of the ground connection does*not*  lengthen the
> effective radiator or "add loss".

No, I didn't accidently reverse my meaning. You missed my point.  ANY 
length of lead in the "ground" wire adds inductance.  The difference in 
inductance between a #22 wire and RG8 isn't enough to matter.

Repeat after me (or write it 100 times on the blackboard).  "A 
connection to earth has NOTHING to do with RF ground, nor does it cure 
RFI issues, nor does it make an antenna work better. What DOES matter (a 
lot) is the connection of a cable shield to the shielding enclosure of 
equipment."

73, Jim K9YC