Jeff,
Polyphaser and ICE lightning arrestors are DC blocked. Either brand in
the line at the entrance to the house should do the trick.
Read the white paper at http://www.iceradioproducts.com/33.htm for details.
73, Les W2LK
Jeff Stevens wrote:
> I'm looking to set up a wire dipole for 40 meters however have an
> interesting problem. We certainly have the space and structures to put
> together some rather large wire antennas. The issue is the electric
> fencing we use to section off various pastures for farm animals.
>
> I'm not so concerned about the noise from the electric fence but rather
> the possibility of a wire antenna coming down on top of an electrified
> fence. While the fencing runs only a few mA, referenced to earth ground
> it runs about 5000V. If a wire antenna were to contact the electrified
> fence, I think the transceiver would be quite unhappy. It doesn't
> matter where an antenna is located on our lot; If it's of any size and
> it comes down it *will* likely contact the electric fence. Disabling
> the electric fence isn't an option either.
>
> So, what am I to do? Is there any hope? Are there any lightning
> protection products that might be appropriate?
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Jeff
> KE7FRJ
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