[TenTec] Dipole Over Pool Enclosure

[Mike Gorniak]

That's an excellent point and not one that is often discussed, Bob.
The best protection is always "Not Connected To ANYTHING".

Some commercial radio stations keep a "totally divorced from everything" 
transmitter.
These have all of the power, audio, control and antenna connectors 
packed together in a container, along with
wiring diagrams and deployment instructions.

Some companies also keep a few emergency units on wheels that can be 
trucked in to where they are needed.

Lightning is a nasty beast. There are no guarantees, even if all of the 
rules are meticulously followed.

73, Mike, NM7X


On 10/13/2012 8:41 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
> Jim's comment is well taken.  However I must emphasize that 
> disconnecting the antenna is only 1/2 of the issue.  You MUST 
> disconnect your ground too, specially if you have any of your 
> equipment plugged in to any AC outlet. The AC mains plus neutral and 
> ground, and having your station ground connected too, is a path for 
> lightning discharge and the path is through your equipment.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
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