Hello Ray,
The grounding system is definately not a place to skimp. Its what protects your
radios, and really your entire home, from lightning. My tower gets hit directly
on average three times a year (a hill off of lake erie). Yet i have never lost
a single component. Ever. Thats the value of a good ground system.
I recommend buying the Polyphasor grounding book. It will tell you exactly how
to install a great system including the most important part - a single point
ground. You are on the right track with copper strap and ground rods. DXE
carries Polyphasor parts and their parts and service are excellent. Another
source to compare costs is Harger.
Best regards,
Scott W3TX
On Oct 13, 2013, at 5:47 PM, Ray Benny <rayn6vr@cableone.net> wrote:
Has anyone come up with a way to connect flat copper straps to ground rods?
DXXE sells copper clamps w/ hardware, but at $35 a pop, I hoping that there
is a more reasonable way to get the job done.
My copper strap is 2" wide, by 6ft, and about 18 ga, but not sure.
Tnx,
Ray,
N6VR
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