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

[Cqtestk4xs at aol.com]

I had a piece that was about three inches.  I cut the part  that wrapped 
around the ground rod to about 1.5 inches and wrapped it around the  rod, 
securing it with several stainless hose clamps.  
 
Bill K4XS/KH7XS
 
In a message dated 10/14/2013 12:54:01 A.M. Coordinated Universal Ti,  
john at kk9a.com writes:

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

To:TowerTalk  <TowerTalk at contesting.com>
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  

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