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"Robert11" wrote:

Hello:

Just started to string up the new listening only antenna I purchased
from PAR.

As there is a Balun between the start of the wire antenna, and the
coax feeding the receiver, a ground bar is apparently required.

Am using the typical eight foot long,5/8" diameter Cu plated steel
that I guess is fairly typical for house AC power grounding.

Querstion: At my age, it's a bit of a problem pounding in the six or
seven feet that is commonly mentioned as the "required" length.
Certainly, the more the better, I guess, but what wqould be a
reasonable length into the ground ? How about 4 to 5 feet ? Again,
it's for receiving only.

Better than nothing. Just do the best you can with the rod. Some people
use copper pipe and attach a hose fitting on the top end. Turn on the
water and you have a low speed water drill. Depending on the soil in
your area that may work well or not. Another suggestion is to get a
youngster in the family to pound it in for you.

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Telamon
Ventura, California