[Elecraft] OT: Ground rods and concrete

[Richard Fjeld]

Just a comment on myth controversy when dealing with Lightning and 
grounding topics.

I know guys that are doing all the wrong things with their practices.  
They can't be persuaded otherwise.
Yet, the odds have favored them for years.  That reinforces their 
thinking that they are right and logic is wrong.
But I have seen what has happened to others.

Lightning strikes are one hazard.  Static energy build up on antenna 
systems is another.  Both can destroy.
And, then there is the lightning type potential coming in on the AC 
power line to consider.

Dick, n0ce


On 4/17/2017 10:32 PM, Doug Renwick wrote:
> That myth refuses to die. I have 5 concrete tower bases with ground rods
> partially encased and never a worry about an exploding base.
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