The connection plate at the bottom of the antenna is suppose to be earth grounded correct?
1699089
Earth ground/multiple radials, etc. Experience has proven that it does not require to be connected to anything and it works just fine.
1699090
Mine is mounted on a 40 foot mast, and I just grounded my mast not the antenna.
1699091
Yes the mount plate should be grounded, thru mast, tower or if in or on a tree/fiberglass pole. use a ground wire to ground.
1699092
Actually I would drill a bunch of holes in it and make radials for it to be honest. Or yeah just a basic Earth ground. But radials are going to be FAR more effective.
1699093
Yes. I attached it to a metal pole and grounded it at the base of the pole. 8ft ground rod with a hose clamp to pole.
1699094
yes all equip should have a good ground a good metal pole or masts are generally a good ground but should have a bonded ground rod a minimum of 6 ft in the ground.
475344
Yes, the outlets are grounded to the frame (Hence UL approved) & as long as the frame sits on and makes contact with the earth and is NOT insulated from the earth or concrete, etc, it will do the job, "IF" anything goes wrong. If in doubt, contact the manufacture.
193080
Not 100% sure, but I think it would be grounded once you plug it into an oulet or even better a surge protector.
366249
Yes, the vehicle is grounded. you can connect the ground to any metal frame part. Use your meter to test ground spot. Remember to ground to a non painted area for best connection.
959117
Grounding any antenna is not required for indoor use including attic installations.To reduce the chances of your antenna or mast beingstruck by lightning, follow the National or Local ElectricalCodes to properly ground these items during installation.Grounding will eliminate static electricity, as well as protectagainst energy to the mast if the antenna comes in contactwith live electrical wires.The National Electrical Code includes the requirementsfor grounding your antenna or mast in Article 810. Pleaseconsult the NEC, a local licensed electrician, or a localelectrical inspector for details.If outdoor, we suggest that antennas should be grounded according to your local electrical codes. Grounding any antenna is not required for indoor use including attic installations.To reduce the chances of your antenna or mast beingstruck by lightning, follow the National or Local ElectricalCodes to properly ground these items during installation.Grounding will eliminate static electricity, as well as protectagainst energy to the mast if the antenna comes in contactwith live electrical wires.The National Electrical Code includes the requirementsfor grounding your antenna or mast in Article 810. Pleaseconsult the NEC, a local... » Read More Grounding any antenna is not required for indoor use including attic installations.To reduce the chances of your antenna or mast beingstruck by lightning, follow the National or Local ElectricalCodes to properly ground these items during installation.Grounding will eliminate static electricity, as well as protectagainst energy to the mast if the antenna comes in contactwith live electrical wires.The National Electrical Code includes the requirementsfor grounding your antenna or mast in Article 810. Pleaseconsult the NEC, a local licensed electrician, or a localelectrical inspector for details.If outdoor, we suggest that antennas should be grounded according to your local electrical codes. « Show Less
450266
Sorry! Still didn't install yet! But I would say it's not grounded or wired properly!
369940
The only ground is the electrical power ground and the magnetic field if the antenna base. Works fine
731353
I believe so. However, there was not a ground (-) on mine so I connected the radio's black wire to frame ground to get it to work. Good luck
985651
Install a lug with the screw that holds the wall plate on an outlet. That screw connects to the electrical box which goes to the building wiring ground which SHOULD go to earth ground. There are ways to find out how good the connection to ground is if you are unsure about it.
1371802
Oh yeah. But that's true of any antenna - they all should be disconnected when there's lightning nearby. It's possible a grounding wire would prevent damage, though.
1434736
If your wall outlet has the ground (round hole)on the bottom, it would be the right side .
1598766
Yes, the ground wire is solid core. You don't really need a stranded wire for this application. The main factor in any use of wire in the ground is the insulation factor. You need to make sure and not scrape off any insulation while placing in the ground and if going under a graveled area, or anywhere a vehicle packs down the dirt or gravel, run it thru plastic conduit.This will keep the insulation and or wire from breaking and save some headaches.
302571
If you are close to an airport you shouldn't have any problem. Are you up in the air or on the ground? I am assuming the battery is fully charged! Make there is nothing wrong with the antenna.
2052889
Mine is clipped onto a tie out cable that is mounted in the ground. I'm not sure what you're asking here.
204233
This is essentially a dipole, you cannot ground the antenna, it will not work.
1561503
I returned them because the little grounding tab did not line up properly tothe hole in my electrical plate on outlet.
1264004
The first thing to check is make sure that you have a solid ground. This point is vital on these electronics.