DJB wrote:
I'm will setting up my shack soon but the question of grounding has come up.
I'll be driving a 8' copper rod into the ground and running wire to a
grounding bulkhead for the equipment to tie in. The problem is that my shack
will be on the second floor. I know that you would have to keep the ground
run as short as possible. Could I use a use a larger guage wire for the
ground run? If so, what guage should I use? I plan to use originally #10
guage.

I think the electrical code calls for #8 copper wire. Also be sure to use
the proper connector to attach your wire to the rod. The rod should be
driven slightly below grade. For lightning protection, you should avoid
sharp bends in the ground wire.

For RF grounding in the shack, nothing beats flattened, braided wire
(e.g., remove the braid from some RG-8 coax).

See: http://thewireman.com/products.html#grounding

Art N2AH