[Elecraft] Confessions of grounding

[Jim Cassidy]

To connect flat braid to equipment I have simply tinned the end and drilled an appropriate size hole thru the tinned end.  Simplest form of ring lug.

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From: "dave" <dave at nk7z.net>
To: "Elecraft" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2018 11:29:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Confessions of grounding

Hi Lee,

When I got my K3 I rebuilt my shack from teh ground up, starting with 
the ground, with an eye to reduction of RFI.  I took a lot of Jim's, 
suggestions, and I lost about 2 S units of noise.  That process is 
detailed here:

https://www.nk7z.net/rebuilding-the-shack/

73s and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Technical Specialist
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL OOC for Oregon

On 10/12/18 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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