[TowerTalk] lightning arrester suggesstions

[wa9wsj]

Hello Gents,

I've been asked to help with a vhf/uhf station installation. I was asked "what type, model etc of lightning arrester should I use"? The antenna is only a fiberglass dual band vertical and will not be above the tree tops.

This gent lives in the mountains/forest of Idaho.
I've never used one, I just disconnect coax when storms are predicted, but can't expect him to do the same.

So, what are the prevailing thoughts/suggestions about this?

Thanks so much!

73

Tom wa9wsj

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