[SMCARA] Question

[Daniel Metcalf]

Bill,

The rule of thumb that I have picked up is three eight foot ground rounds
bonded together. I have cc'd the club's reflector so you can get some other
opinions or answers.


On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 1:58 PM, Bill Jones <merc669 at gmail.com> wrote:

> How long a ground rod to use in MD for an HF rig? More than one? Does the
> ground need also be tied to the ground rod where the power comes into the
> house? What is easiest way to drive a ground rod into the ground. I also
> have City house but from reading I cannot use the copper or iron pipe that
> is coming in. The rest is PVC from the main entering the house. Also, Can i
> run a ground cable from the xmtr, power supply, speaker, etc using 1/2 inch
> copper braided wire and tie together with one coming in from ground rod
> using say two heavy washers and a nut and bolt to bolt and tie the grounds
> together? I am just putting together a shopping list and also compiling my
> list of what I want to order from HRO other than the grounding system.
> Thanks! See you Sat!
>
> Bill
> KC3DEZ
>



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