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

[n0tt1 at juno.com]

IIRC, W8JI punches a hole on the strap, slips it over a
ground rod, then hard-solders the connection.  It "looks"
like he might shape the strap to help hold a pool of solder
until it hardens.  

Note that hard solder is used, NOT the "soft"
solder we all use for electronic connections or antenna work.
It takes much higher heat to melt the hard solder.

He has a photo and info on his web site:  www.w8ji.com

73,
Charlie, N0TT

On Mon, 14 Oct 2013 00:53:49 -0000 <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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