Re: LF: Earth systems

["Mike.WE0H" <we0h@gmx.com>]

I bury scrap metal in my yard all the time. Does it help? I don't know, 
but it is metal which should be a better conductor for RF than my sand 
is in my yard...hi hi
Mike
WE0H


g4gvw wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I can't remember who it was told me years ago but I have always
> considered it good practice to bond any substantial conductors (apart
> from those carrying power or signals) to my RF ground. This has included
> fence wires, unconnected pipework, guttering etc. Until recent times I
> have also thought it more worthwhile from an amateur radio point of view
> to bond and bury scrap copper piping from DIY plumbing projects rather
> than to seek the scrap metal value - this philosophy may have to change!
>
> 73