Tom,

Over the past few years I've seen the braid vs. strap thing debated on the 
Tower Talk list.  Some guys swear by braid, but many of the  others  say 
that strap is  the only way to go.    The problem is supposed to be the 
resistance  in all the zillions of connections where the fine wires cross 
and recross.  Time, age, wx and how "tight" the braid is or isn't are also 
factors in this theory.

Strap has a lot of surface area, but can be hard to route or get into the 
house in some instances.   To get  a good connection  of strap to the ground 
rod there is a ss clamp by Polyphaser (maybe others) or home brew something 
likecut a vertical slit in the rod, insert strap and clamp.  Use no-ox of 
course.

I would never use untinned braid outside, and would think twice about using 
tinned braid outside.
Good luck, Steve KW3A


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Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 12:12 AM
Subject: grounding


> I'm setting up equipment in my new location and have a grounding question. 
> I've
> been looking at copper strap as well as braid.  The braid is pretty 
> expensive
> but my understanding is that its worth it.  Its only five feet or so to my
> ground from the rig but I'll also have antenna grounding to do.  Comments?
>
> Tom
>
>
> Tom Brennan  KD5VIJ, CCC-A/SLP
> web page http://titan.sfasu.edu/~g_brennantg/sonicpage.html
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