[TowerTalk] Attic or outside cable run - safety issues regarding lightning?

[Jim Lux]

Are you grounding the shield where it enters the attic?



On Aug 20, 2012, at 4:45, "John Harper" <john at ae5x.com> wrote:

>> From a safety standpoint (lighning), is there any reason not to run coax
> through an attic for the length of a house? My new tower is located at the
> opposite end of the house from the shack and I'd prefer to go the more
> direct route through the attic. That would save me 25 feet or cable and
> would look neater. But if there are issues of safety, they'll take
> priority.
> 
> Tnx/73,
> 
> John Harper AE5X
> http://www.ae5x.com/blog
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