Ron, here in Northwest Florida we have sandy soil. Junior Lolley KG4itd Liberty County Emergency Coordinator -----Original Message----- From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ron Yearns Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2012 6:57 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: grounding question If they are too close they are not as effective. Real close it is more like using a larger diameter ground rod, just more surface area of rod touching the soil.. Some how 20 or 25 feet apart seems to ring a bell as the minimum distance for maximum effectiveness. Of course differing soil conditions could change that and I may be totally wrong on my remembering. Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: "Junior Lolley" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2012 7:37 AM Subject: grounding question >A grounding question for some of you more experienced hams. > I had a phone company tech tell me that if two ground rods were less >than > 8 > foot a part they canceled each other out. > And then wasn't really any good. > Is this correct? > And if so what is the proper distance for 2 ground rods to be a par? > I want to get the best ground possible for my tower and radio. > I just don't have that much experience in grounding. > I would appreciate any help on this. > > > Junior Lolley KG4itd > Liberty County Emergency Coordinator