[TowerTalk] Twr installations

[Frank T. Brady]

I just had a conversation with the contractor who is doing the site
preparation (utilities, etc) for the vacant property we're developing for
our new home/ham site.  When I suggested that I would like to have him do
the digging and concrete for the tower footing, he asked if I wanted any
'copper sheathing' in the hole the way he was instructed to do it for
another tower he installed.

Is this something to consider?  I don't know whether it was done to get a
great RF ground or for lightning protection (or both).  If there is a
worthwhile electrical procedure that can be done in the tower footing, I
sure want to learn more about it before the installation.

Best 73s,
 Frank - W0ECS


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