I use a Balanced Line protector from ICE.
- Jim
--- Jeff Burns <jhburns@attglobal.net> wrote:
> I am planning to feed an antenna with open wire.
> What is the best way to
> provide lightning protection?
>
> The open wire will stop at a balun. The last six to
> ten feet to the shack
> antenna tuner will be coax.
>
> I could mount a coaxial impulse suppressor at the
> signal point ground in the
> shack, or Array Solutions sells suppressors made for
> two wire feeders. Would
> it be better to put one of these outsides to sink
> energy before it gets into
> the house? Also since I will be using this antenna
> for on several bands do I
> need to be concerned about exceeding the voltage
> rating of the suppressors?
>
> Jeff Burns
>
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- Jim Apple (WB1DOG)
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