Re: [IRCA] Ground Rods

["willis" <k4ape@xxxxxxxx>]

Patrick-

Here is what I did for a ground. Works better than any I have ever tried,
And as good as the ground I used when I lived on Sullivan's Island, SC. The
island is off the coast of SC, and surrounded by salt water.

If you can, get a copy of an old ARRL antenna book, 1970 or older. The new
books, since 1990 don't show this. In the 1970 issue, on page 199, it shows
you how to make a ground system that works. I have used the same system in
Garland, TX where the soil conductive is the pits, just as it is here.

In case you can't find a copy, I could make a copy of the page and snail
mail it to you.


Willis
Old Fort, TN



----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Martin" <mwdxer@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 12:48 PM
Subject: Re: [IRCA] Ground Rods


> I think the 8 foot ones are like $16-$18, which if I cut one in half it
> would only be $8-$9. I may have to do that. I know the radio shack ones
> are not solid copper, but copper clad. They don't last forever. The 8
> foot ones are copper clad too. So not much copper is used in making
> them. But probably iron/steel has gone up a lot too. I generally use
> copper pipe for grounds, but over there by the roots of the tree, the
> soil is tougher to get through. The ground rods go in better.
>
> 73,
>
> Patrick
>
> Patrick Martin
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