how do you ground this antenna?
209242
At the support (galvanized steel), I connected a ten-foot piece of heavy gauge copper wire, then I attached that to a four-foot steel stake which I drove into the ground (at least three and one-half feet deep).
209243
The proper way to ground this is to use a grounding block and "bond" it to the same grounding system for your electrical panel. There may even be a bonding bridge where your telephone service enters the house. By bonding to your homes grounding system there is zero voltage potential between your tv and your antenna. Voltage potential is best described as two objects with slightly different electrical build up. Sorta like when you touch a metal doorknob and get shocked. You and the doorknob have different electrical potential and when you touch the doorknob it balances out. The proper way to ground this is to use a grounding block and "bond" it to the same grounding system for your electrical panel. There may even be a bonding bridge where your telephone service enters the house. By bonding to your homes grounding system there is zero voltage potential between your tv and your antenna. Voltage potential is best described as two objects with slightly different electrical build up. Sorta like when you touch a metal doorknob and get shocked. You and the doorknob have different electrical potential and when you touch the doorknob... » Read More The proper way to ground this is to use a grounding block and "bond" it to the same grounding system for your electrical panel. There may even be a bonding bridge where your telephone service enters the house. By bonding to your homes grounding system there is zero voltage potential between your tv and your antenna. Voltage potential is best described as two objects with slightly different electrical build up. Sorta like when you touch a metal doorknob and get shocked. You and the doorknob have different electrical potential and when you touch the doorknob it balances out. « Show Less
209244
The proper way to ground this is to use a grounding block and "bond" it to the same grounding system for your electrical panel. There may even be a bonding bridge where your telephone service enters the house. By bonding to your homes grounding system there is zero voltage potential between your tv and your antenna. Voltage potential is best described as two objects with slightly different electrical build up. Sorta like when you touch a metal doorknob and get shocked. You and the doorknob have different electrical potential and when you touch the doorknob it balances out.
209245
I did not gnd it as my antenna was mounted in my attic. U can try to gnd to anything metal pipe which is going down to the ground
1830599
It's best to ground any antenna that is on a mast. The local hardware store sells 8' ground rods. Connect the mast to the ground rod. Lightning strikes can travel down the coax cable into your radio. It's best to over engineer your base station antenna system. All an lightning arrestor will do is let you connect the coax shield to ground, and that's good too.
1323322
How would you connect this antenna, is there a place on the radio for a second antenna (e.g. 75 ohm or two screws?) 75 ohm would require a converter. This is an inexpensive antenna, and not very good. I don't believe it will make the reception better, as you already have an antenna. If your radio has a place to attach a second antenna, look for a better antenna.
1499774
The shielding should be grounded for maximum effect in both indoor and outdoor installations. You should be able to achieve this by grounding at the connector to the household ground. However for an outdoor antenna you should also have lightning conductor grounding by using a grounding wire at the antenna end connected through a grounding block. Search on Amazon for grounding block to see what I mean.
2108978
If you mount the antenna outside, yes, you will need to ground it. Look up grounding kits. If you mount it inside an attic, like I did, no grounding necessary.
245909
I think yo have to connect the extra wire. Red one according to the pic. But not sure if it has to be live or ground
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.
2108979
I mounted mine to the side of my house. You do not have to ground the antenna.
1103129
You should be able to either ground that connection or use a relay unit. There are several videos on YouTube that explain how this is done.
1371800
that is a possibility but i am not an expert. what i have seen others do is to add in a ground strap just like people do for "TV dish antennas" recommend you get a real professional input
2046627
Attach the two wires from the antenna to the two terminals on the back of the receiver. Slots usually involve a clip to fasten the wire. I hope this helps!
2277495
I noticed that some folks suggested using PVC or at least a PVC adapting sleeve to complete the connection.THAT"S A NO-NO!All antennas, including satellite dishes, need to be grounded to drain off static electricity. The PVC insulates one part from the other, thereby breaking the ground path.You are running a ground wire, aren't you?
1741345
Just because this unit didn't come with a ground wire dose not mean you can't make one. Find a metal area on the frame of the unit-there should be a screw there somewhere to connect a wire and connect the other end to a metal area on the receiver-there should be a screw there also. I really hope this works for you-good luck.
1685691
It would have to be a pretty substantial unit to fasten to antennae and then be secured to ground. Not really intended to to be used that way, but, anything is possible if you want to make it work. Depends on your mechanical ability.
1234202
The best option for a fixed installation would be a solarcon A99. No ground radials or counterpoise needed. It's a great CB antenna. I am very pleased with mine. Look at reviews on the eham site to see what other people think of the antenna.
282365
Here is a stupid answer: don't put your antenna on the ground. The reception will be better if it is high off of the ground. Otherwise, I do not know how to ground an antenna.
1062763
You can use it without grounding but it's neither wise nor legal. The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that every TV antenna installation be grounded. You town/city/county may also have a requirement. But that's not the only reason - it's common sense. Because the antenna is usually the highest point on the house, it is highly susceptible to lightning strikes. TYhe ungrounded system will take the massive charge right in your coax, frying your system and possible starting a fire.