[TowerTalk] Short Ground Rods??

[kelly]

Warren,

On the radials, have a look at this:  
http://www.cebik.com/fdim/fdim4.html

As for ground rods:  If the ones you mention are for the radials only 
and not for DC or lightning, they are unnecessary. You need only enough 
vertical metal in the ground to hold the radial in position...73, Kelly 
/ K5KTD.


On May 19, 2005, at 12:25 AM, WarrenWolff at aol.com wrote:

> Greetings TTalkers,
>
> I just heard from a friend who lives at Lake Havasu City
> AZ  where I will be moving fairly soon.
>
> We were having an exchange, and I mentioned the seven  (or
> maybe more) 20 foot radials with 8 foot ground rods each  10
> feet.  These are planned at the base of my 70 ft tower.  I  also
> plan five similar radials at my SPG.
>
> Well, my friend advises that none of his ground rods  went
> deeper than 4 feet!  Rocks!!  I knew there were rocks,  but
> not this bad.
>
> I have been led to believe that all I need to do is saw them  off
> at whatever depth they go and zap them with one shots.
>
> Well, now, I am wondering if this means I should set  twice
> as many ground rods at five foot intervals rather than10  ft?
>
> Comments plus experience, please.
>
> Regards,
> Warren Wolff;
> W5KKW; Extra Class;
> ARRL Life  Member
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