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Re: [TenTec] Dipole Over Pool Enclosure

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Dipole Over Pool Enclosure
From: Mike Gorniak <radionorthstar@gmail.com>
Reply-to: RadioNorthStar@gmail.com, Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012 21:40:14 -0500
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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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