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Jeff
Emphatically yes.  
Bob Knuckles book the Aeroelectric Connection has a good section on 
antennas.  Different antennas require different ground planes, and his 
book does a good job.  Well worth the money.
Once you get into avionics, a lot of self study and and good crimping 
tools will make all the difference in your planes electrical 
performance.
Regards,
Bud Yerly
CFC Europa Dealer
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  From: Jeffrey J Paris<mailto:jeffrey-j-paris@excite.com> 
  To: europa-list@matronics.com<mailto:europa-list@matronics.com> 
  Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 5:23 PM
  Subject: Europa-List: Question about Ground planes?
  Dear Europaphiles, 
  A quick question regarding ground planes and antennas;  Does a  ground 
plane need to be connected by wire to the main grounding  point in the 
aircraft?
  I can't find any really good explanations in my aircraft information 
literature.
  Cheers,
  Jeff Paris Europa Monowheel Classic #A012 Jab 3300  95% there 95% to 
go!
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