JRC JSS-296 - Comparison of Antenna Electrical Origin; Improper Counterpoise; Proper Counterpoise

(a) Improper counterpoise
(b) Proper counterpoise
Figure 3-1 Comparison of antenna Electrical Origin
ANTENNA
TUNER
MF/HF
RADIO
COUNTERPOISE
COPPER STRAP
ANTENNA
BEGINS HERE
INCORRECT
HOT MIC
ANTENNA VOLTAGE
CAUSE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK TO OPERATOR
Tx
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
TUNER
MF/HF
RADIO
COUNTERPOISE
Tx
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
BEGINS HERE
CORRECT
RADIO IS AT
GROUND POTENTIAL
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