[TenTec] NEC, ground, grounds, and radials
Jim WA9YSD
wa9ysd at yahoo.com
Sun Jan 9 07:04:40 PST 2011
http://www.haarp.alaska.edu/
This isn't rocket science guys. You want each radial tuned for 2 bands use
traps.
NEC states 15 ohms or les for a good ground resistance. It also says you need to
drive a ground rod every 8 feet and tie it you antenna to electrical ground for
residential. I say less than 1 ohm is best when measured from a point of
interest. If you measure it using welding cable your reading is as good as your
point of reference. Your point of reference is either a well casing or fire
hydrant matter line.
Many people will argue these point because of lightning issues and all are good
points. Most of this references industrial standards for commercial and not
residential. Consult with your local city engineer electrical inspection and
see what they will approve.
Stay on course, fight a good fight, and keep the faith. Jim K9TF/WA9YSD
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