[TowerTalk] New Tower Installation

[KA9OFM John Garrett]

I almost agree with all that but I do think better of using Braded instead
of solid since it is the surface or skin that carries everything and that
being the case braded has a lot more surface or skin area than solid.

Just my opinion, but that's what I did.

John, KA9OFM


On 7/17/06, Phil Camera <kb9cry at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> IMHO
>
> Use solid bare copper wire to connect to the ground rods, #4 bare solid at
> min.
>
> No need to tie each legs' ground radial together, they're already tied
> together at the tower.
>
> Polyphaser recommends 65-75 feet of ground radials per leg.  With eight
> foot ground rods this would be 5 ground rods per leg.  I'd increase that
> over what you're planning; don't cheapen your ground system at this point.
>
> No need to tie the legs to the concrete; concrete is conductive so you'll
> get that benefit.
>
> And, I'm a staunch supporter of CadWelded connections for a fool-proof,
> maintenance free solution.
>
> You're on your way.
>
> Phil  KB9CRY
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