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Re: [TowerTalk] Lightning avoidance

To: Dan Schaaf <dan-schaaf@att.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Lightning avoidance
From: John Kemker <john@kemker.org>
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:08:23 -0400
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The URL listed in the TT compendium is no longer functional, so here's a 
new source for MIL-HDBK-419A:  
http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/FEDMIL/hdbk419a_vol1.pdf
http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/FEDMIL/hdbk419a_vol2.pdf

Dan Schaaf wrote:
> I live in an area (SW FL ) which has an average of 90 lightning days per 
> year. We really get hit hard with lightning. Is there any way to avoid a 
> direct hit on an antenna by painting the antenna or coating the antenna with 
> plastic or shrink tubing to remove the metal to air contact? Basically 
> insulating the aluminum like an insulated wire.
>
> Vy 73, Dan K3ZXL
> http://www.k3zxl.com
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