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Originally Posted by hellosailor
Mallo, I haven't checked but suspect the galvanizing will be nearly "invisible" at radio frequencies. Conducting high frequency electricity works differently from conducting plain CD, the signal will jump straight though things that you might think are insulators. Like think layers of galvanizing, or even paint. OR AIR
If you don't have copper strap, do you have a roofing supply on the island? Sometimes copper foil is sold in rolls for roof flashing, if they don't have it in stock a hardware supply can order it in.
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Very correct. Technical term is 'capacitive coupling' Applying the same principles for a bonding system or a lightning protection system is not necessary for your counterpoise system. In fact for us fiberglass, wood and aluminum boat owners it isn't even desired. You don't want to create current paths through your counterpoise system. With the steel boat example this is not as much of an issue. Just be sure keep your DC and AC systems floating.