Hi Group:
Yes get the feed line on the ground, a knife switch will not do it, don't
let it into
the shack.
Cheers Ed..
measures wrote:
> >
> >measures <2@vc.net> wrote:
> >>A typical lightning strike is c. 100kA. This is beyond the capability of
> >>spark plugs.
> >
> >
> >Although I suspect it's beyond the capability of anything I could do, I'm
> >open to suggestion. What should I use for lightning protection on my
> >open-wire line?
> >
> It is presumably not a good idea to provide a conductive path for
> lightning to enter your home. // Install a double banana-plug
> disconnect where the open-wire line enters the house. When not using the
> radio, disconnect the banana plug and allow the feed-line to fall onto
> the ground.
>
> Chuck
>
> - Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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