So, from that thread I read one of those manuals and saw this picture:
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This is an exact picture of my situation. I cannot mount the antenna on the front of the house due to power lines in the way, so I have to mount it on the back. This creates the problem of there being no direct route for the 10 AWG wire to run to the grounding rod in front. I would have to run it
around the house and then I have to worry about bends and frays and other hazards associated with that type of long-run installation. What they have pictured here seems to be the best option for this particular situation. Believe me, I don't
want to spend the extra money on a roll of #6 AWG wire, but I don't think there is a safe way to do it otherwise. I also think the best option is to run the #6 AWG wire through the house like they show here. Should I run it through Scheduled 40 conduit? Would that insulate it in case of a strike? And I can connect that #6 AG wire to the ground wire in the box (like is shown in the picture), correct? I don't want to run it inside and then out again.
Thanks again for all your advice. I appreciate it.