On Sat,8/8/2015 4:05 AM, rodger bryce wrote:
  Further question:  should a ground rod be used as part of a radial system, or 
should it be treated separately.? I have seen various arguments for and 
against, wondering what the group thinks on this.

A ground rod is NOT an effective part of a radial system, but it IS important for lightning protection.

Here are slides for a talk I've done at Pacificon and for several ham clubs. http://k9yc.com/160MPacificon.pdf

73, Jim K9YC
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