[R-390] Positive ground (slightly off topic)

Mon, 02 Sep 2002 17:54:30 -0400

Trade in that car for a real automobile with a negative ground!  Then
enjoy!

AI2Q Alex wrote:
> 
> Hello all:
> 
> Given the pool of technical knowledge on this list, I wonder if anyone can
> suggest a way to feed a typical HF mobile whip antenna (center loaded, with
> low-Z feedpoint) in an installation where the car's electrical system uses a
> positive ground.
> 
> I tried feeding a Hustler whip through a homemade toroidal coupling
> transformer in order to achieve DC isolation, but my transformer seems
> inadequate to achieve adequate coupling. I'm not interested in reversing the
> vintage car's system polarity. The transceiver is an Atlas-210X.
> 
> Any thoughts?
> 
> Vy 73, AI2Q, Alex   .-.-.
> 
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