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Ground necessity

Brad Winder
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08-19-2018, 12:58 PM

I don't know of many radios that will work without an antenna, but most will work without a ground. However, from my experience, the earlier ones (mid 30's and back) don't work well without a proper ground. They can have problems with weak reception and noisier operation (static). Non-superhets are the most affected by not having a proper ground connection.

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Ground necessity - by Mjeansonne - 08-19-2018, 11:04 AM

RE: Ground necessity - by Brad Winder - 08-19-2018, 12:58 PM

RE: Ground necessity - by Mjeansonne - 08-19-2018, 02:46 PM

RE: Ground necessity - by Kenneth F. Besso Jr. - 08-19-2018, 08:45 PM

RE: Ground necessity - by Mjeansonne - 08-19-2018, 09:13 PM

RE: Ground necessity - by David - 08-19-2018, 09:28 PM

RE: Ground necessity - by Mjeansonne - 08-19-2018, 10:18 PM

RE: Ground necessity - by amptramp - 09-16-2018, 09:54 PM

RE: Ground necessity - by Arran - 09-17-2018, 08:04 PM

RE: Ground necessity - by Phlogiston - 09-18-2018, 12:41 PM

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