[TowerTalk] Cadweld vs clamps

[Keith Dutson]

I have all clamps at present.  However, my tower, antennas and station
equipment have suffered from two hurricanes (Rita and Ike) and five
lightning strikes, so the tower system will be need to be re-built.  I have
decided to use the same grounding system observed on the power line poles in
my area.  This is #2 tinned copper wire.  All connections away from tower
legs and shack entrance panel will be cadwelded underground.

73, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bill
Turner
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2014 3:30 PM
To: Towertalk
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Cadweld vs clamps

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On Sun, 26 Oct 2014 00:42:11 -0700, you wrote:

> You've gone from
>questioning whether cadweld connections were any better or more 
>reliable than standard ground clamps to claiming it doesn't matter 
>whether they are or not anyway.
>
>Dave  AB7E

REPLY:

Correct. At first I was wondering but as several have pointed out, the NEC
says properly installed clamps are sufficient. In view of Cadweld's higher
cost and a bit trickier installation, that answers the question for me. 

Both methods get the job done.  Use which ever you like. 

73, Bill W6WRT
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