Re: [IRCA] How much ground for a EWE?

[Paul Crankshaw <paulc@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It all depends on your ground conditions I suppose but gentle hammering 
of 4 ft copper pipe works here.

Although the ewe reduces signals from the rear well, I would suggest you 
consider a flag.

I'm only able to run the flag with the bottom wire lying on the ground, 
and fed at the bottom rather than midway down the downward legs - 
otherwise it would be an obstruction. It should be raised up clear of 
the ground - but I still get a far better null with this compromise than 
with the ewe.

Of course the more copper you put in the ground the better the null on 
the ewe should become.

Paul


Brandon Jordan wrote:

> I'm planning on sitting up a few EWE's over the next few weekends. How 
> much ground rod do EWEs require? Would 4' copper pipe be sufficient?
>
> Also, does anyone have any advice on a easy way to put a copper pipe 
> in the ground? I believe I read something years ago about using a 
> garden hose connected to the copper pipe and the water allows you put 
> the ground rod in without hammering. Of course, I may have just 
> dreamed this up :)

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