Thank you for posting. I need to apply that connection to my current second story ground project. KG5BMS Mike
On Thursday, January 15, 2015, John Westerlage via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: > From eHam.net http://www.eham.net/articles/33416 > > *Ground Rod Connection* > > Previously I would "try" to cram several leads under one ground rod clamp. > I was always concerned that I wasn't getting good contact. While digging > thru the junk box, inspiration hit. I have no idea where I picked up the > copper scrap, but with a little modification, this is what I ended up > with. > Be advised that drilling copper is tough. Go slow and use LOTS of > lubricant. > Aluminum plate would be easier to drill. > > > I had a couple of IDENTICAL ground clamps (note emphasis), and > replaced the bolts with longer stainless bolts and internal washers. > You must remember to use lots of your favorite anti-ox compound, > and I always check tightness Spring and Fall. And, yes, I know all > about Cad-welds and such. > > > This works for me. Besides one lead from inside the shack, > the others go to several other well spaced ground rods, > a lead to the tower base (which has it's own ground system), > and finally, the power company ground, which is only about a foot away. > > 73, > K9WN Jake > > -- Michael Donoghue
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