Ground Block Location

[elder]

With my current installation most of the coax run is in my attic so the ground block is located near where the coax enters the house. I am contemplating a move of the dish from the fascia of my house to a metal pole approx 50 ft. away from the house.

My question is;

1) should the ground block be installed on the metal pole,

2) at the entry point of the coax to the house,

3) or both places?

 

[Glorystar1]

According to NEC handbook 820.100(d) the system must be grounded (bonded) to the power grounding electrode system (the ground rod servicing the electrical panel, telephone, CATV, etc.). Translation: The satellite system ground block needs to be connected to the home's electrical system ground rod.

If you choose to also ground the pole mount with a rod driven beside the pole mount, bond the rod to the power grounding electrode system with a minimum 6 AWG conductor. If the rod is not bonded to the main system, a difference of grounding potential exists and may lead to a flash over hazard.