Things You'll Need:
- Morse Code Keys
- Antenna Coaxes
- Dipole Antennas
- Earphones
- Ground Wires
- Ham Radios
- Microphones
- Surge Protectors
- 8-foot Copper Rods
- Desks Or Credenza
- Phillips Screwdrivers
- Electric Drill/assorted Bits
- Needle-nose Pliers
- Nut Drivers
- Slotted Screwdrivers
- Needle-nose Pliers
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Step 1
Consider getting a used office desk or computer credenza to hold your radio.
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Step 2
Find a location where you can easily bring in an antenna coax and a ground wire from outside.
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Step 3
Drive an 8-foot copper ground rod into the ground.
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Step 4
Run heavy wire from the ground rod to the grounding post on your ham radio.
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Step 5
Run an antenna coax from the antenna to the radio shack.
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Step 6
Place the desk or credenza slightly away from the wall so that wires can be fed to the rear of the ham equipment.
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Step 7
Allow proper clearance so that air circulates to the equipment in use.
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Step 8
Use three-wire electrical access on a low-demand circuit.
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Step 9
Use an electrical surge protector between the equipment and outlet.
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Step 10
Attach an antenna lead to a switch allowing the shunting circuit to ground.
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Step 11
Place your equipment on the desk and make appropriate connections to proper terminals and connectors on the ham radio.
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Step 12
Cover the radio with a dust protector when it's not in use.








