earthing a 857D homebase unit.

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earthing a 857D homebase unit.

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How do you earth the antenna for the Yaesu 857D using the Yaesu ATAS-120A antenna for a base unit in a flat when you do not have any heating pips in your flat.

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The electricity supply has to be earthed somewhere.
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run a counterpoise
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You could consider one of these artificial grounds http://www.nevadaradio.co.uk/antenna-ac ... s/mfj-909-

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Looks good to me, Thanks.
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