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Old July 10th 07, 05:25 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Question on grounding rods

John Doe wrote:

Isn't concrete an insulator??


"The preferred ground in most jurisdictions is a concrete encased grounding
electrode (aka a Ufer Ground, after the inventor's name Herb Ufer).. "


What am I missing here?


That while dry concrete is a pretty good insulator it is hard to
find such just about anywhere other than Southern Arizona.

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Jim Pennino

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