[Elecraft] Confessions of grounding

[Wes Stewart]

I use a 14 AWG insulated stranded wire with a spade lug on it for the K3 side.  
The other end is bolted to a clamp on the EMT that carries the AC service into 
the shack. As far as I'm concerned this is just a safety ground, not something 
worthy of an RF ground.  All of the other gear is similarly grounded to the same 
clamp.  Worrywarts will wring their hands over ground loops, RF in the shack, 
install hundreds of dollars worth of ferrite, etc.  None of that here.  Forget 
about using braid.

Wes  N7WS

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On 10/12/2018 9:47 AM, Leroy Buller wrote:
> Ok, I just rebuilt my station and wonder how many of you actually ground
> your K3 or your rig?  I have the amp and tuner grounded, but I find
> grounding the K3 somewhat difficult.  Why?  Getting my fat ham fingers to
> the rear if the rig and tighting up the knurled knob with stiff wire is
> quite infuriating.  All the connecting cables are in the way and it just
> trips my trigger.  Then being able to reach over all the doodads and
> geegaws to attach ground is a frustration of mine.  Many years ago it was
> good practice to use solid wire but now i see others using braid.  Stiff
> wire adds to my frustration.   So, for my mental health I would like some
> suggestions or ideas how best to deal with this.  I know...suck it up.
> There has got to be a better way.
>
> Lee K0WA
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