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They recommended concrete collars around the upper third of the pole.
The reason was to increase the effective diameter of the pole. The
soil at the bottom of the pole has a lot of weight above it, and will
resist the pole moving. At the top of the pole the earth does not
resist moving as well. So a concrete collar increases the diameter and
makes the pole more ridgid.


No, I do believe you. The recent discussion has been more about "pads" as
collars than about going down a substantial distance. You're 100% right.
But, if you will, comment about the value of just a 6"-10" thick pad at the
very top of a pole's earth contact.

LLoyd