[TowerTalk] Lightning attraction to "attic dipoles"

[Phil Camera]

I wouldn't be worried that the dipole will "attract" lightning but the fact will remain that any nearby strike (maybe within a mile or so) will definitely induce a current in the dipole.  If it's attached to your rig with no lightning arrestor which is grounded well to an outside ground, damage may occur.  Simply disconnecting may save the rig but if the induced energy is large enough, that may jump out of the coax into the house.  House fires can be nasty!  So, IMHO, the same lightning grounding requirements, including a tie in to the electrical service ground, still apply fully, even with indoor antennas.  Do a search on the archives on this list for mucho info on what others do and recommend.  Gd luck, Phil  KB9CRY

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> Has anyone seen or heard of anything that would make you suspect that dipoles in 
> the attic would increase the likelihood of a strike to the house? 
> 
> Is there any reason to disconnect them from my equipment for this reason when 
> not in use or can I feel as safe from a strike as without dipoles (no lightning 
> rods)? 
> 
> TIA, Jim KG0KP 
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