When I was investigating the Heights towers, I noticed that their
standard grounding kit used 2/0 wire.
I've used #4 for my US Tower installation.
73
Alan NV8A
On 07/26/07 11:10 am jeremy-ca wrote:
> I see no reason why tinned stranded wire couldnt be used since the oxidation
> issue of bare copper is minimized.
>
> However 2/0 is ridiculous for ham towers, perhaps it is a typo in the regs
> and they meant #2??
>
> Also why not use jacketed battery cables? You can buy #4, #2, 0, 00 and 000
> in either bulk or pre made lengths from places that cater to antique autos,
> farm equipment and heavy trucks. It is easy enough to seal the ends. I use
> 00 on my 1954 Ford F350 6V system.
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