[TowerTalk] cheap ground wire

[Jim Lux]

On 11/13/12 6:19 AM, jcjacobsen at q.com wrote:
> How do,
>
> Rick is looking for cheap ground wire:
>
>
> I'm amazed no one has suggested flat, copper, roof flashing. It comes
> in rolls about 6" wide and different lengths, and is available at the
> big box stores. Because of the large, flat, surface it is low
> inductance

NOT low inductance.. Inductance is a VERY weak function of conductor shape.

Strap has Low AC resistance (large surface area, so skin effect means 
that the current is spread over a large cross-section).

So use that strap when it's part of your antenna, but save your money in 
other applications.