[TowerTalk] Ground Plates

[Chris - Office of ComputerSmith]

I got this suggestion from a local electrical engineer (here in 
BC,Canada) regarding grounding a 25g 96' self supporting tower on a hilltop

where we hit solid rock after 12".

I would appreciate feedback on this.

Thank you

Mike.


>
> The new standard for grounds is a metal plate rather than a bar.  I
> suggest
> they get a piece of conductive metal about 2 square feet in area, weld or
> bolt the ground cable to it and bury it under the dirt about 4" to 6".
> That
> is as good as a rod.
>
> Dave