[Lowfer] grounding active antennas

[Douglas D. Williams]

Well, I did it and wow, big difference! I grounded the mast then connected
the coax shield to the mast at the top and my QRM (hash, noise,
what-have-you) went from a steady S9 down to around S4, which is probably
just mid afternoon atmospheric noise. It also seems to have eliminated some
intermodulation problems that I was experiencing around 188 kHz (I was
receiving a very raspy EZT, which is my local airport NDB on 275 kHz). The
entire VLF/LF band seems much "cleaner" now. I am quite happy. Thanks to all
on the good advice.

-Doug KB4OER


-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 11:56 AM
To: Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, & UK) and MedFer bands
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] grounding active antennas

I'll be the first opinion, ground it at the antenna with a very healthy 
RF ground.

Mike
WE0H

Douglas D. Williams wrote:
> I am looking for opinions on whether or not active e-probe vlf/lf antennas
> should be grounded at the antenna location. Assume the antenna is located
50
> ft or more from the receiver and that the receiver has a good ground.
>
> -Doug KB4OER
>   
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