On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 05:31:08 -0700, Eric F. Richards
wrote:

Bob Miller wrote:


Small U-bolts from the hardware store would be one way to go.

I personally use inexpensive hose clamps like you see on car radiator
hoses. I doubt they meet "code" but they work for my purposes.

bob
k5qwg

Do you use the hose clamps with strap, or with wire? Strap can be a
pain to deal with.

I'm using the hose clamps with wire and braid; braid from the shack,
and a couple of 70-foot buried wires to make my 2-foot ground rod a
bit more effective (I can only go down about 1 foot & I run into
rock).

bob
k5qwg


It may not be code, but it beats trying to solder. Solder and
lightning protection systems don't mix.