Do I need an Earth Ground on my base antenna?

[jimbowilly]

Hi,
Over the past 7yrs, I have been using a 102" stainless steel whip w/two 102"/10ga. wire ground plane radials as my base cb antenna. This antenna set up is isolated atop a 10ft treated 4"x4". Although I have had no lightening strikes, should I add an earth ground to my antenna setup?
Thanks,
jimbowilly

 

[sp5it]

It is good, to have antenna grounded, but with direct hit it won't help much.

 

[groundwire]

Earth ground is very important for several reasons, not just static dissipation.

 

[BJ radionut]

http://www.codebookcity.com/codearticles/nec/necarticle810.htm
https://www.mikeholt.com/instructor2/img/product/pdf/17LED-1498-sample.pdf
http://www.reeve.com/Documents/Articles Papers/Reeve_AntennaSystemGroundingRequirements.pdf

If you live in the USA you are REQUIRED by NEC (National Electric Code) and most Homeowners' policies require these provisions must be met or claims can be denied.
Even Renter's can be held accountable for damage if the damages are deemed liable due to negligent installations. (not according to NEC and/or local codes)

 

[Tallman]

There has been several book volumes written on this site about grounds.

https://www.worldwidedx.com/search/58687254/?q=equipment+Grounds&o=date