You would construct a counterpoise antenna wire 11.5 inch for VHF ... Normally with a handheld radio the counterpoise (ground) is your own body as you are holding the HT. This is because the ...

Modern proponents have even created grounding devices that help discharge accumulated electrons from the body. Grounding is thought to have physical benefits, including pain reduction, improved ...

Along the way, the live wire runs through a breaker in the ... or a dedicated socket for connecting to earth ground. The charge on your body will put you at a different potential than the ground ...