Topband: Winter ground rods

[Craig Clark]

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As a plan B, why not just run a ~~50' radial away from the Beverage in lieu
of pounding in a ground rod. 

Craig K1QX 


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Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:26:42 -0800
From: "Bruce" <k1fz at myfairpoint.net>
Subject: Re: Topband: Winter Ground rods
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Masonry bits are available to 18" length.  Herman & Central, custom makes 
bits to 42 inches but gets excpensive.
Rcommend check your local equipment rental stores to see what is available 
for your area.

In the 1960's near to a Maine QTH,  hot water did not work well as it froze 
rapidly in the heavily frozen earth.
I can not picture myself carrying hot water through the woods to a Beverage 
antenna far end. Its the drill or I'd rather wait till springtime.
73 Bruce