T&T: Copper pipe for earth connections in SSB radio

[Chuck and Susan]

Bryan wrote>You appear to be mixing the terminology and requirements for a ground system 
 for SSB radios. 
 A ground plane is associated with a type of VHF antenna and not to be confused 
 with a ground system used in conjunction with an antenna tuner. <




A Ground plane is not specific to VHF radio but is part of an antenna component. A good explanation is found here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_plane

Chuck

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