[TowerTalk] (no subject)

[W1GOR]

Jim,

Two common sparkplugs, spaced about the same distance as the OWL, and 
threaded into a grounded block, will provide adjustable spark gaps that can 
be set to the desired breakdown needed to protect the OWL and still not arc 
when transmitting.

73, Larry - W1GOR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Jarvis" <jimjarvis at comcast.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>; <chchandler at adelphia.net>
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 11:19 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] (no subject)
> The older arrl handbooks showed lightning gaps for open wire line.
> They had opposing sets of points, wide enough apart not to arc
> under normal power...but close enough that ESD or lightning would
> arc to ground.
> You could run copper ground strap up the exterior of the house,
> and implement this at the point where the OWL goes to the balun.
> n2ea
> jimjarvis at ieee.org