Question 24/V - Earthing in telecommunication systems (Continuation of
Question 24/V, 1985-1988; revised title and wording)

The main purpose of this Question is to establish Recommendations on the
earthing of electronic equipment inside telecommunication buildings and
subscriber premises.

The further items related on earthing have to be considered with lower
priority:

- effectiveness of earth electrodes treated with salts or colloids; -
life of electrodes;

- methods of calculation for long-rod electrodes;

-joint use of earth electrodes (telecommunication and power
installations);

-development of practical methods of electrode installation;

- experience obtained with concrete-covered electrodes;

- earth electrodes for submarine cable telecommunication systems which
use the ground as a conductor for remote feeding of line repeaters;

-problems of compatibility originated by the presence of earthing
connections within the near electromagnetic field created by radio
station broadcasts.

Note 1 - It is desirable to prepare Recommendations and keep updated the
Handbook on "Earthing of telecommunication installations".

Note 2 - As background, the following documents have to be taken into
account:

COM V-22, 23, 38, 47, 48, 49, 50, 73, 82, 83 (1985-1988)