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Old July 12th 07, 02:02 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Roy Lewallen Roy Lewallen is offline
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Default Question on grounding rods

Rick (W-A-one-R-K-T) wrote:
On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:35:11 -0700, Roy Lewallen wrote:


And there's a third reason and set of requirements for grounding which
is different from both of those -- AC safety ground. Its requirements
are dictated by the NEC and local electrical codes, and it shouldn't be
confused with either of the other two.


Is there such a thing as a ground that is good for both AC safety ground
and lightning protection ... or, both of those plus RF ground?


Sure. One way to do it is to make a proper AC safety ground, a good
lightning ground, and an effective RF ground, then bond them all
together (provided it's permitted by code).

Roy Lewallen, W7EL