EZ Rhino wrote:
> Since you're starting from scratch, and since you apparently want to do this
> right the first time, what about doing a complete ground system like we read
> in the Polyphaser papers (and elsewhere, including ARRL articles) in which
> you surround the entire house with copper, with grounds rods at the corners
> and interspersed between? And how about using copper strap (lower
> inductance) rather than cable? Just a thought. Sure is nice to do this
> before the landscaping and concrete go in.
>
> Chris
> KF7P
>
A ring ground is a good way to do things, especially if you're thinking
you're going to be putting lightning into it.
A buried round wire will be a lot stronger and robust than a piece of
copper ribbon. The inductance isn't all that much different.
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