Although not called for in the assembly manual, on recommendation from Brian W7BJN, a glue bead is placed at each nesting tube junction to prevent them from sliding back in over time. Constant movement in the wind at the top of a tower can cause them to work in according to Brian. Made sense to this crew.

Driving those ground rods down at least 6 inches below grade with a power hammer.

The #4 solid wire and the copper strap is also run to the house electrical ground and into the ham shack entrance.

Director element EHU and element return fixture.