Power, Grounding, — Bonding, And Audio For Ham Ra...

In the amateur radio world, "grounding" and "bonding" are frequently used interchangeably, but they serve distinct purposes:

All equipment with a three-wire power cord must use a true grounded outlet. "Cheater" adapters that bypass the third pin are hazardous and should never be used. Power, Grounding, Bonding, and Audio for Ham Ra...

Every station should ideally have a single reference point for all grounds. Connecting to multiple disparate earth grounds (e.g., one for the AC service and another for the radio) creates ground loops , which can introduce hum and invite lightning surges into the shack. In the amateur radio world, "grounding" and "bonding"