[TowerTalk] lightning arrester suggesstions

[Martin A. Flynn]

Whatever is selected, a valid UL listing is a must, and install it per 
NEC 810 and the manufacturers instructions.

All of our commercial sites use polyphasers per the insurance underwriter.

On 12/14/2025 12:15 PM, wa9wsj via TowerTalk wrote:

73 Martin
W2RWJ
> 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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