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Frank-3

Grounding the Elecraft

I am a firm believer in a good ground for ANY transceiver, but need advice:
Where would be the best location (internal OR external ) to install a small bolt for attaching a ground rather than having to us a “clip” attached to a ground.

Thanks, Frank Sharit, W6DHN

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Matt Zilmer-3

Re: Grounding the Elecraft

Which transceiver?

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matt W6NIA

On Wed, 18 Nov 2015 12:45:51 -0800, you wrote:

>I am a firm believer in a good ground for ANY transceiver, but need advice:
>Where would be the best location (internal OR external ) to install a small bolt for attaching a ground rather than having to us a clip attached to a ground.
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>Thanks, Frank Sharit, W6DHN
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Mike Reublin NF4L

Re: Grounding the Elecraft

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I can't think of a transceiver that doesn't have a grounding lug.

73, Mike NF4L

> On Nov 18, 2015, at 3:45 PM, Frank <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> I am a firm believer in a good ground for ANY transceiver, but need advice:
> Where would be the best location (internal OR external ) to install a small bolt for attaching a ground rather than having to us a “clip” attached to a ground.
>
> Thanks, Frank Sharit, W6DHN
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Grounding the Elecraft

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Frank,

There is a ground screw on each box of the K-Line, use it to hold a ring
terminal. The K2/100 also has a grounding screw. With the KX3, you can
put a ring terminal under one of the thumbscrews.
Which piece of Elecraft gear do you have that is lacking such a screw?
The proper answer to your question is transceiver dependent.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/18/2015 3:45 PM, Frank wrote:

> I am a firm believer in a good ground for ANY transceiver, but need advice:
> Where would be the best location (internal OR external ) to install a small bolt for attaching a ground rather than having to us a “clip” attached to a ground.
>
> Thanks, Frank Sharit, W6DHN
>
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Bob McGraw - K4TAX

Re: Grounding the Elecraft

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There is a threaded bolt or stud on the back of the transceiver. Us it
and connect it to the power supply ground. Then the ground on the power
supply is the "station ground" point for all other equipment as well.
On the K3S it is time #38 marked GROUND.

If the piece of equipment does not provide such, then one will need to
be added. Be sure to remove the paint from both inside and outside of
the area where one drills the hole. A #8 screw, add internal tooth
lock washer and #8 nut and this will be adequate. Be mindful when
drilling from the outside to the inside that the bit does not suddenly
grap and drag the rotating bit into the inside causing damage to
whatever it may strike. I prefer removing the rear panel and use a
drill press for any drilling and de-burring. That way there's no chance
of metal shavings getting inside.

73
Bob, K4TAX

On 11/18/2015 2:45 PM, Frank wrote:
> I am a firm believer in a good ground for ANY transceiver, but need advice:
> Where would be the best location (internal OR external ) to install a small bolt for attaching a ground rather than having to us a “clip” attached to a ground.
>
> Thanks, Frank Sharit, W6DHN

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