In a message dated 97-04-22 04:51:12 EDT, ke5fi@wt.net (Chuck Dietz (KE5FI))
writes:
> I just run a wire down the length of the tower...
Conventional wisdom for tower lightning protection discourages this
technique. The two parallel conductors represent possible voltage potential
differences and possible arcing. I think that Polyphaser has made some
statements to this effect. Clarification anyone?
73, Steve K7LXC
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