Dipole
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| Dec 30th 2021, 14:22 | |
KO4VLRTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
I am installing a 50 Ohm dipole to a 50 Ohm Radio. Do I 1. Still need a Balun, and 2. Should I ground the dipole? It will be mounted via brackets to the brick on my house. Thanks Steve KO4VLR |
| Dec 30th 2021, 15:16 | |
W1VTSuper Moderator Total Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
https://www.ecmweb.com/national-electrical-code/code-basics/article/20891084/article-810-radio-and-television-equipment Yes, an external antenna should be grounded for lightning protection. A balun, on the other hand, is optional. It is desirable to use one, as bonding an antenna to ground as required by the NEC will typically introduce a path for common mode interference. Grounds systems can be noisy. Zak W1VT ARRL Senior Lab Engineer |
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