[TowerTalk] Lightning Protection Device Question

[Martin, AA6E]

Mike,

People all have their favorites, but I would generally choose PP,
which are widely used in the communications industry.  You can have
safety or you can have low cost.  I'm not sure about both.

Unfortunately, you would have to do some really painful experiments to
make an objective comparison of these products.  Short of that, I
would choose the best construction and the best specified products.

Also, keep in mind that none of these devices will do much for you if
you do not have a well-engineered ground system.

73, Martin AA6E

On 10/6/05, Corboy-Poteet <disorder at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> PolyPhaser has a lot of products and a good reputation for coax devices used for surge/lightning protection.  However, they tend to be a bit pricey.  Does anyone in the Towertalk group know whether the products from companies such as Alpha-Delta, RF-Tec, and ICE  are as effective as PolyPhaser's?   Or is it best to just go with the "best"?
>
> Mike  W5FTD

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