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Safety Caps w/o Grounded Chassis
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03-03-2021, 08:06 PM
The line caps will provide a ground path for the antenna circuit, a chassis ground will not improve reception.

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Safety Caps w/o Grounded Chassis - by RodB - 03-03-2021, 06:50 PM
RE: Safety Caps w/o Grounded Chassis - by Steve Davis - 03-03-2021, 08:06 PM
RE: Safety Caps w/o Grounded Chassis - by Chas - 03-03-2021, 08:08 PM
RE: Safety Caps w/o Grounded Chassis - by fenbach - 03-04-2021, 12:26 AM
RE: Safety Caps w/o Grounded Chassis - by RodB - 03-04-2021, 10:20 AM
RE: Safety Caps w/o Grounded Chassis - by Chas - 03-04-2021, 10:30 AM
RE: Safety Caps w/o Grounded Chassis - by RodB - 03-04-2021, 12:52 PM
RE: Safety Caps w/o Grounded Chassis - by morzh - 03-04-2021, 02:09 PM



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