jim Jarvis wrote:
> David,
>
> Urban legends? I don't think so.
>
Along those lines: Is the standard tower base, rebar and all, large
enough to even qualify as a UFER ground.
I, like you go the extra mile to make the shortest, most conductive path
around the concrete.
It seems like I read a paper on that subject when installing my tower
and they were emphatic about keeping the lightning away from the
concrete. Also there is the problem of conductors coming out through the
side of the concrete with is considered bad practice.
73
Roger (K8RI ARRL Life Member)
www.rogerhalstead.com
N833R (World's oldest Debonair)
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