Bob [K5QWG],
Driven Ground Rods - Three Common Ways :
http://www.sonoma-county.org/prmd/do...Electrodes.gif
* Straight Down {Vertical} at 8 Feet
* 45 Degree Angle {Sloper} 8 Feet
* Laying Flat {Horizontal} 'under' the Surface
of the Ground 2 1/2 Feet or more and 8 Feet long.
hope this helps - iane ~ RHF