On Fri, 28 May 2010 11:17:28 -0600, "Irv Finkleman"
wrote:

I'm no engineer, and never did any ground testing (whatever that involved),

Hi Irv,

In fact you had the perfect opportunity to do simple but effective
test through a classic three electrode measurement.

You perform the test three times by rotation among the three
electrodes. You apply a HIGH voltage across the two most distant
electrodes, measure that current, and measure the potential difference
to the third, middle electrode. You must us a high voltage to
overcome local ground currents and any cathodic action. 50 or more
volts is enough.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC