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Re: lv-ab: SSB Ground plane

From: Pilgrim (no email)
Date: Tue Aug 10 2004 - 18:14:15 EDT

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     wrote:

    > I agree with your flat wire comments although I don't think the difference
    > is significant.
    >
    > No, you don't need capacitors with a mesh ground. Capacitors are to break a
    > DC circuit that could cause electrolysis to underwater metal fittings.
    > Since the mesh is not in the water, no capacitors are needed.
    >
    > Regards,
    >
    > Andina Marie Foster,
    >
    >

    Please test to ensure the mesh is not connected to any bonding/grounding
    wires otherwise use capacitors.

    -- 
    Brian Stewart  
    Pilgrim
    Whitby 42  #304
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