First, at least 2 8 foot grounding rods. One of which I pounded in just adjacent to my Shack. I have to drill a quarter inch hole through the cinder block to the grounding connection for some #6 solid copper line to my grounding and Frankenstein board (more on that in a bit). I also ordered some #6 stranded wire to tie the external grounding rods together, one near the Power Panel for the house and the other near my station. I may install a third rod depending on how I install the antenna.
I also ordered a grounding plate to mount on a 3/4" plywood board on the wall next to my station. There is also a frankenstein DPDT switch (4-pole Chinese 100A 380v). Its a monster of a switch. I will ground the antenna when not in use... I am more than a bit paranoid about lightening. I know if it strikes it gives me a "little" bit more protection..
The Switch and Backboard.
I also got this to mount in a 6x6 box outside to the ladder line, It sits on top of a grounding rod.
Comes from the wireman: (being even more paranoid). Below the switch will be the grounding plate where I can run individual grounds to my radio (s). Golly.. I wish I had not sold everything 2 years ago.... now I am building up again.. Thanks to Bob.. W9JOP.
Everything should be in by Thursday. I "might" be able to get the antenna up by the weekend...
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