[TowerTalk] Grounding a tower in sand stone

[john at kk9a.com]

I have a similar problem and used a number of shorter ground rods.  You can
install the rod on an angle but even a perfectly installed single 8' ground
rod is not a sufficient ground for lightning protection.  

John KK9A
 

To:	TowerTalk at contesting.com
Subject:	[TowerTalk] Grounding a tower in sand stone
From:	Kent Olsen <kilo6dko at gmail.com>
Date:	Wed, 15 Jul 2015 10:20:23 -0700

I have my tower up. The next thing I want to do is grounding.

While digging for the foundation of my tower I hit sand stone and about 2
1/2 feet. We broke a back hoe digging through the sand stone.

I would like to pound a 8 foot ground rod in but I do not think I will be
able to do it it all the way in. I have seen some people say you can pound
them in at an angel. Is this ok?? Is it not as well grounded if this is
done??

Thanks
73
Kent
NC6B