[TowerTalk] Verticals of Rohn 25

K7LXC@aol.com K7LXC@aol.com
Tue, 22 Apr 1997 09:34:11 -0400 (EDT)


In a message dated 97-04-22 04:51:12 EDT, ke5fi@wt.net (Chuck Dietz (KE5FI))
writes:

> I just run a wire down the length of the tower...

      Conventional wisdom for tower lightning protection discourages this
technique.  The two parallel conductors represent possible voltage potential
differences and possible arcing.  I think that Polyphaser has made some
statements to this effect.  Clarification anyone?

73,  Steve  K7LXC

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