> After being licensed 22 years, I'm FINALLY getting around to putting up my
> first tower!
>
> So here are the questions:
>
> 2) I was just about to start driving copper ground rods when someone told
> me I need to use galvanized rods instead for the tower. Engineering
> school is just a vague memory these days, but I can see how this makes
> sense. I'm leaning toward the 9-rod installation (3 per leg), but my
> question is, what should I use to connect the rods, assuming copper is
> verboten?
>
Check to see what the local power company is using to ground its poles.
They've probably got more experience than anyone else in your area.
73
Dave Hough, KC7DM
Las Vegas
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