Thanks to all for the help in choosing the right type of ground rod. 73, Carl VE9OV -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative req
What was it and why? Interested TowerTalkians want to know. Cheers, Steve K7LXC -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative request
Here's what I told him.... Depends -- Some people claim that if you use a copper clad ground rod for guy wire grounding near a galvanized anchor, you risk galvanic corrosion of the zinc coating on th
If you anneal 20 Krugerands each into a long spike shape and drive them into the ground surrounding your tower or guy anchors the gold will repel all galvanic action and preserve your ground system.
Thanks, now I know what to do with all those old Krugerands that have been taking up space here in the shack!! It does pay to read all this stuff that comes across the reflector! Jim Rhodes KC0XU rho
Where was your tower installation again? When are you going on vacation? <grin> Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: aa4lr@radio.org Quote: "Boot, you transistorized tormentor! Boot!" -- Archibald Aspa
Hello all, Sorry Steve, I thought the replies to my request were general and not sent direct and didn't check. Here is a summary of the observations and recommendations. Some thought steel would be a
think Hi, Carl -- Since there are always new people on TowerTalk, most everything is of interest to someone. Sharing information is the best thing we do. And I always want people to get good info so