Tx
ANTENNA
Tx
ANTENNA
16
ANTENNA
TUNER
COPPER STRAP
COUNTERPOISE
(a) Improper counterpoise
ANTENNA
TUNER
COUNTERPOISE
(b) Proper counterpoise
Figure 3-1 Comparison of antenna Electrical Origin
HOT MIC
ANTENNA VOLTAGE
MF/HF
CAUSE ELECTRICAL
RADIO
SHOCK TO OPERATOR
RADIO IS AT
GROUND POTENTIAL
MF/HF
RADIO
ANTENNA
BEGINS HERE
INCORRECT
ANTENNA
BEGINS HERE
CORRECT