[TowerTalk] Lightning arrestor in towers

[Adam Shirley WJ4X]

Lightning doesn't always hit the highest point...


73!
 -Adam


On 6/19/2011 7:58 AM, HansLG at aol.com wrote:
> I just wonder if I can get some input.
>  
> I was thinking putting a "stick (conducting)" on top of my tower well above 
>  any other installation. Connect the "stick" to a heavy wire that is well  
> grounded in the other end. The idea is that a lightning preferable will hit  
> the "stick" and be safely conducted to the ground similar what you do with 
> a  house.
>  
> A few days ago I did have a hit on my house and the lightning protection  
> worked except for a surge protector and a battery charger located near the  
> corner that was hit. Everything else survived. 
>  
> 73
>  
> Hans - N2JFS
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