How do I make an RF ground in rocky terrain?

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Subject: How do I make an RF ground in rocky terrain?
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Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 08:18:29 -0600
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From:	Adam [SMTP:absmith-at-tiac-dot-net]
Sent:	Tuesday, November 11, 1997 11:14 PM
To:	tesla list
Subject:	How do I make an RF ground in rocky terrain?

Simple problem:  I want to make an RF ground system for my 1 kVA coil, 
but my yard is ALL rocks, making it impossible to force a copper pipe 
more than 8" into the ground.  This is a very real problem here in MA, 
and I need some advice.  Can I dig a trench and lay the pipe horizontally 
and get the desired results?  Exactly how much of an RF ground should I 
have for a 1kVA coil?

Thanks for reading,

Adam

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