On 7/2/2011 11:45 AM, Mark Robinson wrote:
> I would crimp and solder the ring terminals. I would also apply some
> Penetrox between the ring terminal and the SS hardware. I imagine that if a
> lightning strike occurred that the radial wires are more likely to be
> vaporized. The radial field isn't really meant to deal with lightning as it
> is an rf return. Maybe a ground rod and a spark gap would protect a
> vertical. I am not sure how to deal with static on the verticals
>
> I am building their 40m four square right now too, so I will be interested
> in people replies.
>
>
> Mark N1UK
>
>
>
I disagree strongly! Lightning IS mainly RF and a good radial field is one of
the better
ways of dealing with it. Generally speaking, a good RF ground is a good
lightning
ground. A good 60 Hz safety ground is generally a poor lightning ground.
73, Roger
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