[TriLUG] OT: Lightning protection (was DTV transition and new ATSC frequencies)

[Neil L. Little]

Being a Radio Amateur, lightning protection is a subject that can cause 
hours of conversation
the the form of anecdotal information as well as discussions and debates 
on how to implement
good lightning protection. Having been employed in the cellular industry 
at one time I found a
great comprehensive source. Polyphaser Corporation at one time published 
a book called
"Lightning and EMT Protection". It was also available in PDF form as well.

I dont see it on their site anymore but they have a section of technical 
notes which will give you
more than you ever wanted to know about the subject of lightning protection.

http://www.polyphaser.com/technical_notes.aspx

YES, I use polyphasers surge suppressors on all my antennas. As well as 
the other techniques
to ensure I have a good ground field. It doesnt MEG at 5 ohms but its 
pretty close.

73,
Neil, WA4AZL

Mark Turner wrote:
> Len Boyle wrote:
>
>> Any thought on lighting protection?
>
> Best lightning protection tutorial you'll ever find:
> http://members.cox.net/pc-usa/station/ground0.htm
>
> Mark
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