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As a plan B, why not just run a ~~50' radial away from the Beverage in lieu
of pounding in a ground rod.
Craig K1QX
Message: 2
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:26:42 -0800
From: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
Subject: Re: Topband: Winter Ground rods
To: <Topband@contesting.com>
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Masonry bits are available to 18" length. Herman & Central, custom makes
bits to 42 inches but gets excpensive.
Rcommend check your local equipment rental stores to see what is available
for your area.
In the 1960's near to a Maine QTH, hot water did not work well as it froze
rapidly in the heavily frozen earth.
I can not picture myself carrying hot water through the woods to a Beverage
antenna far end. Its the drill or I'd rather wait till springtime.
73 Bruce
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