[RFI] Comparing Lightning Arrestors?

[dalej]

Agree, that's why I referred you to W8JI.  His site has survived lightning strikes, but it takes some work and money.  You asked about an alternative to ICE or some other kind of lightning arrester device.  

An ICE or any other plug in device to your coax won't protect your gear from direct lighting strike if that is what you are looking for.  The power from one of those lightning strikes is awesome.  I've seen them set houses on fire and splitter large trees.  Your choice, disconnect everything or spend some money and work.   

73
Dale, k9vuj



On 16, May 2011, at 19:48, myles landstein wrote:

> While I understand what you are saying,  "Nothing will protect from a direct hit'  , and of course  recommend disconnecting ...
> 
> But  I disagree,  their have been  stations both amateur and commercial  that have survived several direct hits   ,  they were simply designed  properly.  
> 
> Doesn't mean they  can't  ever be damaged,  but with some well designed lightning protection  you can save your gear (and perhaps yourself) from damage on those days disconnecting has been overlooked.
> 
> Proper protection will cost   more then 5$  but not a ton of money vs   the  havoc lightning  can cause,  a good  investment.  don't give up
> 
> cheers
> 
> N2EHG
> 
> 
> On May 16, 2011, at 7:58 PM, , wrote:
> 
>> I have ICE here, but if I didn't have it, I would consider building my own.  Nothing will protect from a direct lightening strike except for disconnecting everything, including the ground OR a superior grounding installation such as at <http://www.w8ji.com/station_ground.htm>.  Disconnecting everything is what I do.  
>> 
>> For just static buildup then a simple resistor to ground might be all you need.  
>> 
>> Look for the static bleeders article, it is in PDF.  The resistors noted in this article are about $5, available at <www.mouser.com>.  
>> 
>> <http://www.ad5x.com/articles.htm>
>> 
>> 73
>> Dale, k9vuj
>> 
>> 
>> On 16, May 2011, at 18:11, doc at kd4e.com wrote:
>> 
>>> Has anyone compared lightning arrestors?
>>> 
>>> With ICE out of the market for a while I am in need of
>>> a HF+6m device that is rated to full-legal and passes
>>> DC control signals/voltage (I have a Heath HD-1480).
>>> 
>>> As far as I know the Polyphasers all block DC.
>>> 
>>> So far I am aware of only two that meet my requirements:
>>> 
>>> Array Solutions: Hofi LP1103-2800  $84. each.
>>> 
>>> Randl.com:  Jetstream 1.5-200MHz ARRESTOR 8kWPEP/4kWDC
>>> (I E-mailed them last night to affirm that it passes
>>> DC control signals/voltage, no reply yet.)  $42. each.
>>> 
>>> QUESTIONS:
>>> 
>>> 1.  Are there others?
>>> 
>>> 2.  Why might one be better than the other?
>>> 
>>> 3.  Does passing DC create a weakness that could result
>>> 	in damage?
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 
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