Topband: Re: Element grounding

[Joe Subich, K4IK]

> Not speaking of any antenna in particular but rather all antennas in
> general, it is poor planning to have a long element hanging out from 
> the boom without a dc and low impedance low-frequency path capable of 
> handling some substantial current surges. The exception would be where

> there isn't any chance of lightning and where no one ever shunt feeds 
> the tower.

On the other hand, with the SteppIR yagis, if one retracts the elements 
when not in use as recommended by the manufacturer, there is no "long 
element hanging out from the boom."  Similarly, there is no "element" 
to "attract" lightning.  

73, 

   ... Joe, K4IK