[Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 for sale

[Clay Autery]

Airborne!

I went to fiber...  no metal wire at all, no shield, no metal connection.
Oh, and I just let it go finally and drove stealth rods 3x 120 degrees 
and bonded to the provided lugs on both sides of the service.
Now, I can play one against the other for the lowest price.
I like having the upper hand for a while, for once even.  (smile).

Be well!

Clay E. Autery, Jr.
KY5G

On 6/2/2025 11:40 AM, Bob McGraw wrote:
> We had a similar situation where the cable company did not ground 
> their cable to the AC Mains ground nor did they even provide a driven 
> ground for their system.  The result was damaged TV's, surround sound 
> system, and etc.   When I found this situation, the solution was 
> simple.   Subscribe to satellite TV.   And I saw to it the dish was 
> grounded to the AC Mains ground by dedicated conductor.  The installer 
> wasn't happy to do this.  He contacted his supervisor who shortly 
> appeared on the property.   I explained to situation to him and the 
> installer.  Their conclusion "we normally do not do this".   My 
> response was "do it as I prescribe, or take your equipment away and 
> cancel my subscription".
>
> Had the same situation with the phone/internet system when fiber was 
> installed.   The fiber cable has a steel messenger.  I observed the 
> installation and asked the installer to attach the messenger to the AC 
> Mains ground.  He was glad to do so, but ask why?  I explained my 
> concern was the copper from the fiber box to my shop was in place in 
> their drop cable.   While the fiber itself was not a concern, the 
> steel messenger that runs with the fiber cable is a conductor and 
> should be properly grounded.
>
> I strongly agree with Jim, K9YC where he prescribes EVERY piece of 
> equipment and source MUST be bonded to the AC Mains ground. And using 
> only one supply source for the station power is the best. Doesn't make 
> any difference if you run QRP or 5 megawatts.  One dedicated power 
> source.
>
> 73
>
> Bob, K4TAX