[TenTec] Argonaut VI Lost RX/TX on 160/80 Meters-- Poly Phaser resources

[Billy Cox]

Just to echo Stuart on this, as in learning this lesson the hard way ... 

"Insurance coverage could be CANCELED if the wiring is not to code". 

That is the reality of what happened to me and for THREE years I had 
to pay extremely high home owners rates AND install a proper grounding 
system before anyone would even write the policy here in middle TN.

Yes, we read the tales of "no damage" or minor damage. Been there too,
but after a major hit with large damage, re-read my comments above.

On the other hand, since 'doing things right' there have been no more
minor damages or anything else so far for many many years now.

Be wise. Be safe. Do it right.

73 de Billy, AA4NU

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stuart Rohre" <rohre at arlut.utexas.edu>
To: tentec at contesting.com
Sent: Monday, July 6, 2015 3:21:54 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Argonaut VI Lost RX/TX on 160/80 Meters-- Poly Phaser resources

Connie, did the tower have ground rods also at its base?  That is 
standard, to ground the tower with its own ground rods, but also Bond 
the tower to the station ground.  See the White papers on grounding and 
bonding.  The concept is to have everything rise and fall at the same 
voltage, without a difference of potential between station and tower 
base.  Again, this required by the standard Electrical Code.  Insurance 
coverage could be denied if the wiring is not to code.

-K5KVH
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