[TowerTalk] Removing ground rods

[Rob Atkinson]

This method is what I use and it works FB.  Keep in mind that once the
rod is halfway out, it gets a lot easier and eventually you can pull
it by hand.  Only use copper clad rods.  The galvanized ones don't
last.

Rob
K5UJ

>Pete:
>
  >   I'd recommend you use the car jack once again, but this time wrap a
>couple of turns of heavy chain around the rod underneath the vice grips and
>loop the chain over the jack's hook.  Put wood planking underneath the jack
>base to keep it from sinking into the earth and crank the jack.  You may
>have to move the vice grip and chain lower after lifting the jack every few
>inches.  This approach worked for me when I had to remove my 18AVT vertical
>and ground rod to make way for my tower.
>
>     Good luck.
>
>
>73 de
>Gene Smar  AD3F