station safety

Ham Radio Grounding and Lightning Protection: Separate Safety, Bonding, RF, and Surge Paths

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Ham Radio Grounding Lightning Protection

Ham radio grounding and lightning protection are not one job solved by running a wire from the radio to a ground rod. AC electrical safety, equipment bonding, RF-current control, and lightning or surge protection solve different problems, and a connection that helps one function may do little for another. A safe station plan identifies the … Read more

Ham Radio Power Supply Setup: Voltage, Current, Wiring, Fuses, and Noise

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Ham Radio Power Supply Setup

A safe station power system is not defined by the wattage printed on a supply. The source must stay inside the radio’s specified voltage range while delivering the required current through correctly rated wiring, connectors, and protection. This guide shows how to size and verify that complete DC path for a home station, portable battery, … Read more