[TowerTalk] Grounding Standard

[Alan NV8A]

When I was investigating the Heights towers, I noticed that their 
standard grounding kit used 2/0 wire.

I've used #4 for my US Tower installation.

73

Alan NV8A


On 07/26/07 11:10 am jeremy-ca wrote:

> I see no reason why tinned stranded wire couldnt be used since the oxidation 
> issue of bare copper is minimized.
> 
> However 2/0 is ridiculous for ham towers, perhaps it is a typo in the regs 
> and they meant #2??
> 
> Also why not use jacketed battery cables?  You can buy #4, #2, 0, 00 and 000 
> in either bulk or pre made lengths from places that cater to antique autos, 
> farm equipment and heavy trucks. It is easy enough to seal the ends. I use 
> 00 on my 1954 Ford F350 6V system.