That's an excellent point and not one that is often discussed, Bob.
The best protection is always "Not Connected To ANYTHING".
Some commercial radio stations keep a "totally divorced from everything"
transmitter.
These have all of the power, audio, control and antenna connectors
packed together in a container, along with
wiring diagrams and deployment instructions.
Some companies also keep a few emergency units on wheels that can be
trucked in to where they are needed.
Lightning is a nasty beast. There are no guarantees, even if all of the
rules are meticulously followed.
73, Mike, NM7X
On 10/13/2012 8:41 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
Jim's comment is well taken. However I must emphasize that
disconnecting the antenna is only 1/2 of the issue. You MUST
disconnect your ground too, specially if you have any of your
equipment plugged in to any AC outlet. The AC mains plus neutral and
ground, and having your station ground connected too, is a path for
lightning discharge and the path is through your equipment.
73
Bob, K4TAX
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