I think the tools that help with lightning include;
#1 A VERY directive receive antenna.. I like Beverage antennas and I use 12
of them. They provide azimuth and elevation rejection. Since lightning is
usually from a higher angle than DX the elevation rejection is very
important. I never like an antenna that receives much above 45 degrees
elevation and the lower the better.
#2 A receiver with a GOOD noise blanker can reduce the "strength" and
"harshness" of lightning. I like the old Kenwood's, the R4C with the 4NB
and now the IC-756PROIII.
#3 A receiver with a GOOD digital noise reduction. I have purchased every
audio NR box made but I like the built-in one on the IC-756PROIII the best.
I sometimes find myself using the auto or manual notch to quite the receiver
too.
#4 I find that some of the surplus military headphones really help with
noise/audio shaping. Some are better than others and my favorite of the day
is the H-216/U.
I am very interested to hear what others do. This is an interesting
subject.
73's,
Don, w7dd
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