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Old April 22nd 06, 07:57 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
Brian Hill
 
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Default Ground Rod Selection


"Monroe" wrote in message
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As a lone time listener but relative newbie to the tech, I've been
educating myself on system basics including ground questions.
Currently using a marginal 1.0 m steel post as a ground for a
shortwave Rx application. Intention is to upgrade to a 8 - 10 ft
ground rod (the only ground off of a 9:1 balun - post ground and balun
bracket - that a coax feedline connects with the Rx; this associated
with an inverted "L" antenna). I've read plenty of references to
copper rod or copper clad ground rods but I've yet to have any local
suppliers recognize this (let alone be able to supply). Standard
availability in my area are galvanized steel ground rods. Are these
of equivalent quality?
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Monroe


Go to any real electrical supply. Every major town has one. Radio Shack used
to carry them as well.


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B.H.

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