[Elecraft] Wire size for the ground on the KX2

[Jim Brown]

On Thu,6/15/2017 1:27 PM, Mike Morrell wrote:
> Given the small size of the mini banana plug for KX2 ground connection, what size wire are folks using ; assuming ease of transport , etc.

What is the purpose of this "ground connection?" The only reason for a 
connection to mother earth is for lightning protection. For that, you 
want big wire.

Or is this a counterpoise, to make the antenna work better? Such a wire 
should NOT be connected to mother earth, and a few feet above the earth 
is a good thing. And it can be small diameter -- #18-#22 are commonly 
used for backpacking.

73, Jim K9YC