I find that the spark plugs plus the knife switch are the best answer. After 
all, if I open the switch, the SWR gets way out of range of my Omni VI+. Almost 
like an open circuit. Then again, you may choose to not operate when static 
seems high.
Dave
WA3MKB
-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Lyle Dunlap" <qskqrq@grics.net> 
> One can use all sorts of spark plugs & things to drain off those little 
> sparkies mother nature puts out, however its hard to beat a DPDT heavy knife 
> switch. 
> For over 25 years I had a 3 wire Rhombic up 375 ft on a leg and with 4500 
> feet of wire basically in the form of a capacitor you can have your own 
> fireworks display. Go with a knife switch. 
> 
> Lyle W9FCX 
> 
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