Grounding and safety

The Grounding & Safety Knowledge Base addresses one of the most misunderstood aspects of ham radio stations: what grounding really does for safety, noise reduction, and RF performance. From shack rods to counterpoises, INOX stakes, and saltwater radials, these articles separate best practices from myths with clear engineering reasoning. Entries are datestamped to show when they were last validated.

Grounding and Safety

• [2025-08-05] The Copper Rod Before Entering the Shack: A Misguided Tradition
• [2025-07-21] Grounding Practices for Antenna Systems: Safety, Performance & Compliance
• [2025-07-06] Ground, Grounding and SWR
• [2025-06-20] Why Mixing Grounds in a Floating Shack Can Be Dangerous
• [2025-06-04] The Use of INOX Stakes as High Impedance Termination Points
• [2025-05-18] RX vs TX Grounding — Totally Different Games
• [2025-05-01] What RF Ground Really Is
• [2025-04-16] Ground, Mirrors, and Radials — Not All Grounds Are Equal
• [2025-03-30] One Wire to Rule the Waves — Why a Single Saltwater Radial Supercharges Your Antenna