Reference Links
A great site on vehicle based Amateur Radio: https://www.k0bg.com/antmount.html
Australian Based Amateur Radio Operator: https://www.vk5pas.com/vk5pas-mobile.html
Vehicle Earth Bonding
RF vehicle earth bonding is an advanced technique that reduces the risk of electrical shocks and interference from radio frequency (RF) signals in vehicles.
It involves connecting the metal parts of the vehicle chassis, body, and engine to a common ground point, usually the negative terminal of the battery.
This creates a low-impedance path for RF currents to flow, preventing them from building up on isolated metal parts and causing sparks, arcing, or damage to sensitive electronics.
RF vehicle earth bonding also improves the performance of HF antennas and communication devices by reducing the noise and distortion caused by RF reflections and standing waves.
