[Elecraft] OT: Groond rods and concrete

[Bill Johnson]

No, unless adequate steps are taken to assure a large ground grid is made.  This requires more than just a slab. 

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wes Stewart
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 5:17 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Groond rods and concrete

Isn't the tower base pretty much a ground rod?

On 4/17/2017 2:16 PM, Rose wrote:
> -NEVER- encase a ground rod in concrete ... especially a tower base.
>
> As a retired 2-way radio tech, I'm aware of two towers that had to be 
> re-installed because of lightening strikes exploding their concrete bases.
>
> 73!
>
> Ken - K0PP
>

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