The ONLY time (so far) that I've ever suffered lightning damage came when my rig was safely stowed in the car. Yes, it was Sunday afternoon after Field Day, and I was too tired to unload the rig into
TT: Thanks for the opinions and anecdotes regarding lightning protection or lack thereof. Much appreciated. My original query (Must I ground the coax shield ahead of the Polyphaser suppressor?) is on
Grounding and lead layout, IMO that is the key. I have miles of coax and miles of wires spread over a large area, and the tallest tower is over 300 feet tall. The 2-meter metal dipole array at the t
Not really. The answer is "yes". Commercial installations do just that - I'm sure that that's in the Polyphaser book and other grounding references. A ground kit is installed on the shield and connec
Steve: Thanks for pointing that out - commercial installations using a shield ground lead just before the suppressor outside the building. I don't recall seeing an instruction sheet with the Polyphas
The best place for the suppressor, if you feel them necessary, is at the house end of things....not at the tower. Keep in mind what the suppressor does, it simply ties the center to the shield when
TT: Sorry for rolling a grenade under the tent and walking away! I haven't responded to any of the postings on this subject for a few days, even though I think I started the discussion on soldered gr