[TenTec] Ladder Line Static Discharge

[Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX]

Yes, a couple of small engine spark plugs mounted on a grounded metal plate 
with the tops connected to the feed line is all that is needed.

Wireman has them for sale under model #878

73
Bob, K4TAX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randy Russe3ll" <lord_russell53 at yahoo.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ladder Line Static Discharge


> One last comment before we get wildly back on Topic.
> Does anyone out there using ladder lines, have a good
> system to bleed off electrostatic buildup on these
> transmission lines? Right now I'm knife switching the
> line to gnd when not in use, but I would like to set
> up something that continually drains off electrostatic
> charges.  I've heard everything from spark plugs to
> 2.5 MH chokes to ground off the lead wires.   Anyone?
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