Another myth:
At 03:50 PM 8/25/98 -0700, you wrote:
Also, don't be temped to put your grounding rods through the base. I
>was originally planning to do this and found out that a lightening strike
would
>cause the concrete to explode, causing the tower to fall, etc.... >> KT3U
>>
>>
I have heard this many times, but have never heard of a case being
documented. The ARRL is one of the perpetuators of this, in their position
against" "Ufer Grounds", but I dont know who, at ARRL, started it.
If anyone knows of an authentic case of grounds through bases causing an
explosion, please post to the list, giving traceable info.
Remember- traceable, please. Second and third hand "my cousins dog groomer
heard of---" are not real.
Bill
Bill Aycock --- Persimmon Hill
Woodville, Alabama, US 35776
(in the N.E. corner of the State)
W4BSG -- Grid EM64vr
baycock@HiWAAY.net
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