EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED
IN ARTICLE 810-”RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT”
a
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2
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2
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AWG (1.0 mm
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b
Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off insula-
tors spaced from 4-6 feet (1.22-1.83 m) apart.
c
Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-in
enters house.
d
Use jumper wire not smaller than No. 6 AWG (13.3 mm
2
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equivalent, when a separate antenna-grounding electrode is used. See
NEC Section 810-21 (j).
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