[Antennas] RE:Concrete To Use For Your Tower

Jacqui [email protected]
Mon, 09 Sep 2002 17:38:39 -0400


I seem to remember a like article in QST not too long ago.  It mentioned how
a hit would not blow up the base with this type of system.  The rebarb was
welded together in a cage if this is the same thing.  Jacqui N1DVE

Lyn Williams wrote:

> Theres another reason to use a re-bar cage in concrete.......
> lightning grounding!  There is a type of ground system (specificially
> for lightning discharge...not good for rf) call an Uffer ground that was
> designed by the guys doing the grounding for nuclear facilities.
>
> I've got a book around here somewhere at home on the topic.....I'll
> forward the title/author/publisher information this evening.
>
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> lyn
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