[TowerTalk] ground rods for towers

[Tom Rauch]

> A good lightning ground (which also constitutes a good RF
> ground, although the converse is false) would consist of
> several 50-foot radials eminating from each tower leg. 

Actually it is mutually false to assume a good lightning ground is a 
good RF ground, and vice versa.

It's best to look at the system from both perspectives, and try to 
design it to be effective for both if both are needed.




73, Tom W8JI
w8ji@contesting.com

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