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Re: [TowerTalk] SPG or whatever it is called now, to coax entrance grou

To: EZ Rhino <ezrhino@fastmovers.biz>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] SPG or whatever it is called now, to coax entrance ground question
From: jimlux <jimlux@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:44:42 -0700
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EZ Rhino wrote:
> Since you're starting from scratch, and since you apparently want to do this 
> right the first time, what about doing a complete ground system like we read 
> in the Polyphaser papers (and elsewhere, including ARRL articles) in which 
> you surround the entire house with copper, with grounds rods at the corners 
> and interspersed between?  And how about using copper strap (lower 
> inductance) rather than cable?  Just a thought.  Sure is nice to do this 
> before the landscaping and concrete go in. 
> 
> Chris
> KF7P
> 

A ring ground is a good way to do things, especially if you're thinking 
you're going to be putting lightning into it.

A buried round wire will be a lot stronger and robust than a piece of 
copper ribbon.  The inductance isn't all that much different.
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