While I understand what you are saying, "Nothing will protect from a direct
hit' , and of course recommend disconnecting ...
But I disagree, their have been stations both amateur and commercial that
have survived several direct hits , they were simply designed properly.
Doesn't mean they can't ever be damaged, but with some well designed
lightning protection you can save your gear (and perhaps yourself) from damage
on those days disconnecting has been overlooked.
Proper protection will cost more then 5$ but not a ton of money vs the
havoc lightning can cause, a good investment. don't give up
cheers
N2EHG
On May 16, 2011, at 7:58 PM, , wrote:
> I have ICE here, but if I didn't have it, I would consider building my own.
> Nothing will protect from a direct lightening strike except for disconnecting
> everything, including the ground OR a superior grounding installation such as
> at <http://www.w8ji.com/station_ground.htm>. Disconnecting everything is
> what I do.
>
> For just static buildup then a simple resistor to ground might be all you
> need.
>
> Look for the static bleeders article, it is in PDF. The resistors noted in
> this article are about $5, available at <www.mouser.com>.
>
> <http://www.ad5x.com/articles.htm>
>
> 73
> Dale, k9vuj
>
>
> On 16, May 2011, at 18:11, doc@kd4e.com wrote:
>
>> Has anyone compared lightning arrestors?
>>
>> With ICE out of the market for a while I am in need of
>> a HF+6m device that is rated to full-legal and passes
>> DC control signals/voltage (I have a Heath HD-1480).
>>
>> As far as I know the Polyphasers all block DC.
>>
>> So far I am aware of only two that meet my requirements:
>>
>> Array Solutions: Hofi LP1103-2800 $84. each.
>>
>> Randl.com: Jetstream 1.5-200MHz ARRESTOR 8kWPEP/4kWDC
>> (I E-mailed them last night to affirm that it passes
>> DC control signals/voltage, no reply yet.) $42. each.
>>
>> QUESTIONS:
>>
>> 1. Are there others?
>>
>> 2. Why might one be better than the other?
>>
>> 3. Does passing DC create a weakness that could result
>> in damage?
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Thanks! & 73, KD4E
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