[TowerTalk] Rain static

[David Robbins K1TTT]

> > That would be consistent with charged drops (or snowflakes
> or dust
> > particles) that hit the "thing" and steadily deposit
> charge.  The voltage
> > builds up, and periodically discharges.
> 
> It would be consistent with the entire earth charging at a
> different potential than clouds as the earth collects many
> more water, snow, or dust particles than the antenna that is
> connected somehow to earth.
>

again, note that precipitation is not even required.  The electric field
near the earth increases enough to cause corona discharge from antennas just
due to the presence of a charged cloud above you.  


David Robbins K1TTT
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