[TowerTalk] Connecting Flat Copper to 5/8" Ground Rod

[john at kk9a.com]

I have used a number of the Polyphaser and DX Engineering ground clamps. 
Unfortunately they are designed for 0.625" ground rods which seems to be 
impossible to find.  Most 5/8 ground rods typically measure 0.562 so to use 
these clamps you need to make a shim. You also need to notch the 2" wide 
strap to clear the bolts.

John KK9A

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Subject:[TowerTalk] Connecting Flat Copper to 5/8" Ground Rod
From:Ray Benny <rayn6vr at cableone.net>
Date:Sun, 13 Oct 2013 14:47:23 -0700

Has anyone come up with a way to connect flat copper straps to ground rods?
DXXE sells copper clamps w/ hardware, but at $35 a pop, I hoping that there
is a more reasonable way to get the job done.

My copper strap is 2" wide, by 6ft, and about 18 ga, but not sure.

Tnx,

Ray,
N6VR