It's times like this, that I feel kinda good about running verticals; the
radiator is solidly grounded all the time. Oh sure, the R-5 is pretty much a
compromise, but that HF-2V is a killier on 40 & 80. It's something to think
about !!!
George - K1GXT
Cook, Thomas A wrote:
> I live on a (decent) hill and often take the brunt of storms, electrical and
> snow. I have a panel with (old) UHF & N connectors tied to my ground system
> with #2 copper. ALL antennas can be removed from bulkhead feedthrus and
> grounded when there are *any* signs of potential problems. Ooooh, did I
> really say that?
>
> Tom - WA2BPE
>
> > ----------
> > From: rohre[SMTP:rohre@arlut.utexas.edu]
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 1998 3:01 PM
> > To: Cook, Thomas A; tentec list
> > Subject: RE: [TenTec] Front End Protection
> >
> > Yes wind induced static can zap a front end of a receiver, one list member
> > of
> > another list reported such just last month.
> >
> > Disconnect whenever you are not on the air, and move the lead in well away
> > from the radio desk surface is the best policy, and ground the antenna
> > leadins
> > to your main protective ground entry.
> >
> > Stuart K5KVH
> >
>
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