Open frame.
I have that relay box on my C-4XL.  See photo at
http://www.dutson.net/transfer/HamRadio/C-4XL/relay4.JPG
73, Keith NM5G
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From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tom Rauch
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:47 PM
To: Dave Anderson, K4SV; TowerTalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Yagi lightning protection
> So here's my question, Is there a way to protect the relay from damage 
> when lightning hits?  I suspect lightning hit one side of the element 
> and the other side of the element arced to the boom which is grounded.  
> The relay contacts were in the middle.
What type of relay is it Dave? Vacuum, small reed, large open frame?
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