[TowerTalk] ground rods for towers

[Wyllma Wall]

Hi All,
I use three (3) 16' copper clad steel rods with one clamped to each tower
leg. They are 8' out from tower in each direction. No damage to report. I
think ground conductivity will determine proper grounding of each locale.
My power co recommends this grounding. As a trivia question, What trees are
hit by lightening more than the others around? Answer the one that presents
the best ground or usually has the longest tap roots.

Duck,
                                                                    Bill
Wall KC4UZ

Tom Hix W4TH wrote:

> How many ground rods should be used on a tower of 75 feet? This tower is
> used only for beams and dipole support. I have a friend who says one is
> enough, I have others who say one on each leg, what say ye me hearties?
> Also anyone who has an antenna modeling program and wouldnt mind helping
> out a non computer owner, please contact me. I have a wire antenna I
> want to try out and I am interested in seeing what the computer has to
> say about it.
> thanks and 73
> Tom
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