[HCARC] Grounding Straps For Safety Ground

[Kerry Sandstrom]

Gary,

I would use the 3/16 " braid because it is flexible and adequate for a 
safety ground.  None of your choices is an adequate RF ground as discussed 
in the past.  If you're using a vertical, the RF ground should be where the 
antenna base meets the ground.  If you're using a dipole, you don't need an 
RF ground.  If your using a ground plane (as in 2 meters), you don't need an 
RF ground.  If you are using a long wire, the RF ground should be at the 
antenna tuner and it should be much less than a wavelength at the highest 
frequency you intend to operate and as wide as possible.  Even ten feet is 
too long for an RF ground at ten meters

Kerry