On Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:21:24 -0700 (PDT), Tom Horne
wrote:

Can anyone make a recommendation, based on actual training and
experience, as to what width and thickness of copper strap would be
needed as the down conductor from the antenna mounts at the peak of my
house roof, some twenty five feet above local terrain.

Hi Tom,

Consult the NEC code for your area. I have never seen them specify
strap in any situation, and don't try your own interpretations of what
"continuous"or "direct" means.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC