[TowerTalk] [Fwd: Re: LOW INDUCTANCE COPPER GROUNDING STRAP]

[Cqtestk4xs@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/10/05 5:51:27 PM Greenwich Standard Time, n4baa at cox.net 
writes:
However, tests have shown that "braid" is far inferior to
solid copper strapping for grounding. 

I think W8JI posted on this one a while back, and if my memory serves me 
correctly, the reason braid is inferior is that as it corrodes it increases 
resistance.

I use copper flashing from the local metals recycler.   It comes in six inch 
widths and I cut it narrower where it meets the ground rod and wrap several 
stainless hose clamps around it.  My rods are copper, but I still put NoAlox on 
the joint. 

Bill K4XS