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Old 24-Feb-2014, 10:38 PM   #5
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Agreeing with ADTech, if you have driven a ground rod near your new antenna installation, for safety reasons, it must be bonded to the existing electrical service ground system. Per NEC 810.21 (J) & (K), a minimum, #6 AWG copper is required.

A coax grounding block should be installed (preferably outside, close to the ground rod) and connected to the grounding electrode system with #10 AWG copper (or better). (810.20 & 21)

http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=901 (post #20)
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