Jim, W6RMK provided a link to the FAA's lightning ground and
surge protection standards. They include a requirement that
cables pass through a grounded 10' long ferrous conduit (pipe),
before entering a structure.
I recall reading that this serves as a choke for current
flowing on those cables. As a result, I've routed all my
runs through a section of iron pipe, for as long as I can
remember.
On the other hand...I ALSO recall reading comments on here
poo poohing the idea.
Comments from someone who really knows?
N2EA
jimjarvis@ieee.org
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