Re: Using a tree as an RF ground !!!!!

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Original poster: "Mark Hales by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <markhals-at-dircon.co.uk>

All.
I've used copper nails to kill a tree on purpose (Lalandii) but galvanised
steel ones have caused no trouble.
Not to say that they won't damage it.
However, high voltage, high frequency is another kettle of fish.
I just wanted to warn about the copper aspect.
Cheers.
Mark H.


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Subject: Using a tree as an RF ground !!!!!


> Original poster: "Dan by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<toodamtall1-at-yahoo-dot-com>
>
> I would think for all that work and DAMAGING the tree,
> it would easier to pound a few rods into the ground.
> Wouldn't that be a better ground and NOT hurt the
> tree?
>
> I would never put a bunch of nails into a tree.