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Dipole

Dec 30th 2021, 14:22

KO4VLR

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I am installing a 50 Ohm dipole to a 50 Ohm Radio. Do I

1. Still need a Balun, and
2. Should I ground the dipole? It will be mounted via brackets to the brick on my house.

Thanks

Steve KO4VLR
Dec 30th 2021, 15:16

W1VT

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https://www.ecmweb.com/national-electrical-code/code-basics/article/20891084/article-810-radio-and-television-equipment
Yes, an external antenna should be grounded for lightning protection.

A balun, on the other hand, is optional.
It is desirable to use one, as bonding an antenna to ground as required by the NEC will typically introduce a path for common mode interference. Grounds systems can be noisy.

Zak W1VT
ARRL Senior Lab Engineer

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